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LONG HILL,

ITEMS FROM OUR sCR1BE'S NOTE BOOK.
 Fred Kelnard of Springfield is the guest of Mrs II. E. Leavitt, this week.
 The schools of Long Hill closed, last week Friday.
 Miss Clara Downs is the guest of her aunt, Mrs W. B. Davis, in Easton.
 Miss Edna Sweezy or Tashua enter tained the Tashua whist club, last Fri day evening, the occasion being her Whipple took the ladies' first prize and Charles Gilbert the gentlemen's first prize.
 "Viking Rolled Oats" in ive-pound packages, 22c. Each package contains a coupon entitling the purchaser to one piece of handsome decorated china, For sale by w. N. Hurd, the grocer.
 Presiding Elder Montgomery preach ed at the Methodist church, last Sun day, at 2.30 p. m. His sermon was en-
 Merwin Babcock of Bridgeport was a guest, Sunday, of H. $. Wedge. Sunday in Danbury, the guest of her brother.
 Miss Kate Hurd has been ill and un- der the doctors care, but is now slowly improving.
 MrsC. G. Downs and daughter, Rena, enjoyed Decoration day and Sunday with friends in New Haven.
 Harry OlmStead has been unable to be at his post of duty at w. N. Hurd's, a part of thlS week, on account of a lame knee. Allen Joyce of Stepney has taken his place.
 George Leavitt of Michigan is spend ing several weeks here the guest of Mrs H. D. Leavitt. Mir Leavitt is 7e years of age and made the trip alone. He went out when 10 years of age and grew up with the country. Henry Burton of Bridgeport has been decorating the interior of w. N. Hurd's house.
 Thomas Wilson of Bridgeport was a guest, Sunday, of MT and Mrs Robert Staines.
 MT and Mrs David D. Hawley of Great Plain, Danbury, spent a few days recently with MT and Mrs E. H. Hawley.
 shingling J. M. Disbrow's house. Hawley of Danbury are guests, this week, of MT and Mrs B. H. Hawley.
 George Fulford and family pissed Sunday the guests of Frank Fulford.
 Picnic time will soon be here. Re member w. N. Hurd, the grocer, car ries full line of fancy crackers, olives, sardines and canned meats Come here and get your supply.
 Mrs Emily Osborne of Daniels Farms suffered another shock, last Saturday.
 Frederick Bedoit and family of Waterbury were guests, Sunday, of MI and Mrs M. J. McDonough. Merton H. Green is in Bridgeport 9oing special deputy duty during the strike.
 Mrs Lucina Beers, Mrs Charity A, Turney and Mrs Elizabe Wade, all o1 Easton, were guests of MT and Mrs R 0. Beers, the past week.
 Reuben Goeppler has recently pur. chased the milk route of H. J. Plat1 , of Bridgeport, and is now running it.
 Arthur Domingus and family of Wa terbury were guests over Sunday o1 Miss Annie German.
 Rev Mir Doupe is spending few days, this week, in New York City.
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THE LOCAL NEWS BUDGET.

THE LOCAL NEWS BUDGET.
 Charles Warren of New Haven preached in the Congrega tional church, Sunday morning and evening.
 Mrs F. G. WetcaIf and son have gone to SOuthbury for few weeks,
 Miss Inez Edwards of Stratford is visiting her grandparents, MT and Mrs L. A. Hawley. .,yThe White Plains school closes this week Friday. The children will en-
 Mrs 0. B. Burton has been staying in Long Hill for a few days taking care of her sister, Miss Kate Hurd.
 D. H. Ward is driving new horse.
 Mrs George Bouton has returned home after spending the winter and spring in New Jersey.
 Miss Grace Goulden and friend from Stamford spent Memorial day with Miss Olive Watrous.
 Miss Lenora Hawley was in Milford at Rev w. T. Merwin's, Decoration day.
 Rev w. A. Thomas is expected back next Sunday to preach, Mrsi Thomas being much improved in health.
 Miss Mary Nichols was called to New Jersey, last week, on account of the death of her cousin, MT Close.
 Augur s. Beach is improving from his recent illness, but is still under the doctors care.
 Rev W. A. Thomas will give lec- ture in the church, Wednesday even- ing, June 10, at 8 p:' m.
 The usual services will be held in the church, Sunday, with preaching by Pastor Thomas.
 Frederick Eckhart of the Eagle farm has his new wind mill in running order.
 The new telephone line on Madison Ave. is to be extended as far as Chest nut Hill, which will make it very con- venieDt for the people in that neigh bOrhood.
 The Chestnut Hill school is to close for the summer term on Friday. Miss Stanton is to return to her home in New Hampshire. All regret her de- parture very much, as she was much liked by all.
 Eli Godfrey and family of Brooklyn have visited at A. s. Beach's.
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ITEMS JOTTED DOWN.

Hon Oscar L. Beardsley of Shelton and Fred T. Beardsley of Brooklyn, N Y., accompanied Kellogg post, G. A. R., to East Village, Sunday. Washington lodge, No 19, F. and A. M. ,held a special communication, Monday night.
 An entertainment entitled "Aunt Jerusha s Quilting Party" will be giv- en at the Town hall Wednesday even. ing, June 3. Admission 15c. The proceeds will be for the benefit of the East Village society.
 John Hurd and wife visited the Elm City, Thursday.
 The annual school meeting in the urday evening. June 6, at 7.3O D. m., for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year.
 William W. Shelton and son have finished saving wood for Marshall Beach.
 Robert Goldsborough and wife of Brooklyn, N. Y., were Sunday guests at the .rectory; Leander Wheeler and wife at E. $. Beardsiey's and John Sherwood and wife of Bridgeport at Henry Edwards.
 Mrs Edwin c. Shelton entertained her mother and sister.
 About 70 veterans from Shelton, with number of friends, visited Mon roc, last Sunday, and with the flowers provided by the people here decorate the graves of their comrades. From Monroe Center they drove to East Vii. lage, where at clock in the Method ist church appropriate services were held. Veteran John Hawkins in a short speech made the visitors well come, which was responded to by s. c. RoWel], after which number ofsshort speeches by others were made. The benediction was pronounced by the pastcr, c. H. Yaggy. They then visit ed the cemetery here and with the flowers presented by the young ladies, decorated the gravesof their comrades, after which they were invited to a house where an excellent collation. was served. The visitors were loud in praise of the hospitality received here.
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ASHINGTON.


CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
 Rev MT Carter gave a sermon of great breadth and sound humanitarian philosophy, last Sunday, from the text, "Other men labored, and ye are enter ed into their laborS.'' It was listened to with profound attention by large audience, and stated the true princi- pleS of redemptive work in human af- fairs. All who heard it would be glad to hear it again, or what would be far better, have it in print where it could be studied at leisure.
 A meeting of the Litchtield South asst citation of ministers was held in the basement of the church, last week Tuesday, May 26. A collation. was furnished by the ladies, as Mrs Carter $ attention was required by the needs of her family in the pleasant occupa- tion of tending the children with the measles. There were present with Rev MT Carter, Rev F. A. Johnson, New Milford; Rev MT Page, Milton: Rev MT Thistleton, Roxbury; Rev Mr Crichton, Sherman: Rev Mir Post and Rev Henry Upson, New Preston.
 There are few sporadic cases of measles, mainly of light type, and in some instances not more than one or two in family have them.
 M. s. Woodruff is painting Walter Newton's buildings.
 Mrs Jane Clark of New Milford was in town, last week ,and the fore part of this, visiting her children and rela- tiveS.
 George s. Clark's three children, who are in Waterbury, were home over Decoration day.
 EJudge George A. .Hickox is sick with H na ra 1V tic attack
 A jeweler and watch repairer by the name of Paine is located in Kill born's barber shop. The fruit store situated underneath is furnished and open for business.
 MT and Mrs V. B. Sterling of New Milford were at church here, taking dinner with A. c. Titus.
 Miss Nellie Woodruff is able to be about the house after an attack of the measles.
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ANNUAL SCHOOL EXHIBITION.
NEW MILFORD.

Harry Palmer, who has been on the | sick list, is able to be out and attend to his usual occupation. The Boys Military club realized about $27 out of the entertainment, Thursday night. The boys, especially J. Addis and Charles Donnelly, did ad. mlrably; The singing was much en- joyed. Merritt Hill played a couple of selections on the violin. Altogether out. Miss Sadie Reynolds was the ac- companist.
 E. Riddiford is laid up with malaria. Homer Landis, the popular clerk at Albert Evitts', spent Decoration day at his home at Poughkeepsie, N. Y. An off-hand rifle shoot took place on Memorial day on the 2OO-yard range of Henry Brown of GaylordSville. Those present were Messrs Wilkinson and Arbuckle of Bridgeport, Messrs M. w. Hill, F. E. Rowe, John w. Hoyt, G. B. Calhoun and B. P: Hill of New Mil; ford and Messrs Brown, Hepburn and Boinay of Gaylordsville. Best total scores: Wilkinson 1st, Calhoun 2d, Nettleton 3d, M. w. Hill 4th, Arbuck- le 9th. E. P. Hill came late and his score was not complete. The half dol lar offered for the last bulls was captured by Nettleton. l.. GOlQIarO naS some special prices on clothing, as will be noted on anoth- CT page.
 A. L. Conkey, the energetic Bank street piano man, inaugurates this month challenge sale on pianos. He sells the Estey, Mason & Hamlin, Strich X Zeidler. II. & $. G. Lindeman, Winchester, Kingsley, Kohler & Co.,, Thayer, Little Jewel and several other makes. An elegant line of matted pictures, all shapes and sizes, just re- ceived from the publishers. Your choice for l0c each.
 For refreshing glass of soda water step into the drug store of Albert EVh6S
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LYONS PLAINS.
LOCAL NEWS OF INTEREST.

Visitors on the Plaln, Decoration day, were::::At MT and Mrs r. P.Gerhardts s, two grandsons from Bridgeport and Mrs Elizabeth Tervis of New York; at John Williams, MT and Mrs flaw ley Williams of Rldgeteld and Mrs McMullen of Bridgeport; at Henry Nichols, Henry Sprool and lady from Danbury.
 Mrs Eliza Davis entertained fami. Iy party on Decoration day: William Davis wife and child, O. Shepard and wife and Oscar Davis, all of Bridge port, and Albert Williams and wife of Fair field, besides a number of other friends.
 J. ". Thorp has gone to the Soldiers home at Noroton, where he will m ake his home in the future. His wife has moved from Bradley street into Mrs Rachel Banks house on the Plain.
 Mrs Moses Treadwell has gone for a few days visit with friends in Bethel.
 Laurence Clark of Pennsylvania has secured position with the Westport Trolly Go.
 Elmer Treadwell and family spent Decoration day and Sunday with rela- tiveshere.
 T. w. Treadwell is suffering with a
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day, June ', will be as follows: at 1O.45, a. m., "His failure," fifth in the series on Jesus, the Ideal Preacher" and at 7.30 p. m., "Helpers vs Hinderers.
 Children's Sunday will observed on the 14th of June. A sermon appropri- ate to the occasion will be preached, and the rite of baptism administered to children in the morning. The even- ing service, in which the patriotic spirit will be noticeable, will be con- ducted largely by the children of the Sunday school.
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WARREN.
MEMORIAL DAY EXERCISES.


 | There were Memorial exercises at the cemetery, May 30, Rev MT Nun. son, A. R. Humphrey and M. A. Strong, all war veterans, took a part; also Robert Swift and N. B. Strong. The entrance to the cemetery was beautifully decorated with flags and bunting and the graves of the depart ed veterans marked with flags and a profusion of flowers.
 May 27 the Grange carried out a successful program of memorial ser vices.
 Rev MT Munson exchanged on Sun- day with Rev MT Stackman of North Cornwall.
 Children s day will be the second Sunday in June instead of the first, as stated in last weeks paper.
 Reuel HaZen, war veteran, has gone to the Soldiers home in Noroton. Robert Perkins has shingled and re- paired his house, recently purchased >of A. B. Camp.
 Mrs Ralph Humphrey has returned from New Haven much improved in health.
 Mrs F. A. Curtiss is visiting her daughter, Lucy, who is in Wellesley college.
 While A. B. Cam was gone to Mil ton for visit, last week, his house was broken into but nothing taken.
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EASTON.
HORACE WHEELER,

Horace Wheeler of Shelton, who was native of this town, died at his home in Shelton, Sunday, May 31. of Bright's disease, aged 53 years. MT Wheeler moved to Shelton in 1871 and has been one of the prominent men there, not only in business lbut in all public matters. He held many promi- nent borough offices and was man highly respected by all who knew him. Mir Wheeler leaves a wife. a son and a daughter to mourn his loss.
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TASHUA.
BRIEF LOCAL MENTION.

BRIEF LOCAL MENTION.
 The funeral of George D. Mallett was largely attended at Christ church on Saturday, May 20.
 Miss Mary Sterling is with Mrs George Mallett.
 MT Mallett's family have the sym pathy of all in their sudden and sad bereavement.
 Rev and Mrs R. B. Whipple attend ed the clerical meeting at Huntington on Monday.
 John Patterson raised his barn on Wednesday. A bram Klein is buildingit. The tea, last week, at the Rectory was one Ofithe pleaSantest social events to take place Tn Tashua in long time. Guests were present from Hartford, Bridgeport, Easton, Long Hill and Bedding, and assured the ladies they should all hope to be present at the next tea to be held with Mrs Bell Black wood, Wednesday afternoon, June 10, to which a cordial invitation is extend ed and goodly attendance of our own people is earnestly desired.
 John ". Treadwell eand Randolph Bradley drove to New Fairfield and called on David Disbrow while MT and Mrs Treadwell were guests at Ridge Lawn.
 Mrs Frank Mallett is on the sick list.
 Miss Edna Sweezey entertained at whist very pleasantly, last week.
 George Sherwood is still very ill.
 WARREN.
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enjoyed an outing to Beaver Brook

enjoyed an outing to Beaver Brook, Saturday afternoon.
 Walter Davies of Elmwood has moved his family into the rooms re- gently vacated by Howard Mackenzie on Elizabeth street.
 Harmes Wheeler, formerly clerk in c. H. Freudenthal s grocery store, has taken a position with the Ellis Wood Working Go. c. A. Burr has taken the situation left vacant by MT Wheel CTS resignation.
 The water was turned on in the fountain, Saturday, for the first time this season.
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WoODBUR-.

you are thinking of painting it will pay you to call at the drug store of W. l.. Judson and investigate the guaranteed for five years wear and there is $500, 1000 behind the guarantee.
 Hammar paint is that combination of the best paint pigments that 30 years in manufacturing has dem- to make the very best paint for all practical house painting pur-
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AN ANNOUNCEMENT,

c. M. Gallup, M. D., has permanent ly located at Long Hill, where he will engage in the general practice of tendance can secure his services at any hour of the day or night. Office and residence at the K. s. Shelton place, Main street. pr Gallup has had ex- tenSive experience in sanatarium, in- stitute and general practice, having been consulting and an examining physician in one of the largest medical institutes in this country and the best medical sanatarium in the west. He will therefore give special attention'to to the treatment of chronic diseases. A limited number of patients will be ac- commodated at his home, which is de-
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WOLF PITS AND VICINITY

R. B. Wildman is building fine pi- aga around his house, which is great improvement. s. B. Knowles is also extending his veranda.
 MT Wilson is driving fine matched team.
 Robert Hannon and family spent Sunday with Mrs William Hannon.
 Frank EdmOndS deserves a vote of thanks for repairing the cemetery fence. Your correspondent is glad that one man in Wolf Pits has pride enough to do even as much as that. The fence is in tumble down condition and ways and means are freely discussed for new one, and that is as far as it goes. But wouldn't it be good thing If the women would call meeting and do something?
 The memorial service for our four soldiers was performed by the ladies, even to placing the flags in their place. Oh, yes, there are men in Wolf Pits, but they seem to be asleep as regards public improvements
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SOUTH BRITAIN.

The Hawkins Gun club had a shoot Saturday afternoon, and the following scores were made, 50 birds: l. l.. flaw kins, 9; George w. ManvilIe. 26; A. B. Wall, 38; 9 birds: George Bassettt, ,; Frank Bassett, IT.
 Miss Sadie F. Wall of Plymouth. Mass. is visiting her parents, MT and Mrs A. B. Wall.
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MT and Mrs c. c. Barlow and MT and Mrs T. c. Briggs of Bridgeport spent Saturday and Sunday with c. A. and D. R. Mallory.
 Miss Helen Hungerford returned to her home, last week, much improved in health.
 MT and Mrs L. w. Hungerford spent Sunday in Brooktield W tn their daugh- ter, Mrs George Corbin.
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sTEPNEY.
CHURCH NOTES.

The service, Sunday evening, June ', will be in the Baptist church at 7.3O p. m. IT. pastor, Rev H. A. Price, will speak.
 The Methodist ministers of this To- cality will hold meeting, Monday. June s, in the First Methodist church at Bridgeport, to consult in regard tC holding evangelistic service in the va. rious churches this fall. Rev c. s. Dikeman will attend the meeting.
 Dr James Montgomery, the presid ing elder, preached very helpful anC instructive sermon at the Methodist church, last Sunday morning.
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lightfully located on the Berkshire branch of the N. Y., N. Fl. and H. R
 R., in the pleasant village of Long Hill, 400 feet above the sea, with beau-
 tiful surroundings, charming scenery, salubrious atmosphere, fine water and good drainage. This combined with it's splendid appointments, kind attend ance, and the latest improved meth place to win those back to health and strength who are in need of a change and rest from the worry and care of the home or business Correspondence solicited.
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NICHOLS.

c. w. Fairchild is now enjoying the pleasant scenery in these parts in his large new automobile which he has just purchased in Bridgeport. MT Fair child has about a seven horse power machine and will not be obliged to take anybody's dust
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Summer Waists.

White Lawn Waists, trimmed with rows of Valenciennes lace, sl.25 each. White Lawn Waists, with fancy front of fagotting, $l.95 each.' 50 dozen White Lawn and Gingham Waists, all sizes, 49c each. Shirt Waist Suits in Percale and Duck, g.. 50, 2.95 each.
 Misses Gingham Dresses, all sizes, 75c to S1. 50 each.
 Second FlOOr.)
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MONROE.

THE ANNUAL SCHOOL MEETING OF
 MIDDLE DISTRICT.
 The annual school meeting of the Center district was held Monday even- ing and the following were elected: John l. Andrews, committee, treas urer and collector; F. w. Wheeler. C'erk,
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SHERMAN.
CHURCH NOTES.

Those who were able to attend church, last Sunday, were amply paid, listening to an excellent Memorial sermon by Rev MT Crichton.
 Dea w. B. Hawley and Rev MT Crichton attended the consociation meeting, Thursday, at Woodbury.
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BROOKFIELD.
THAT BLESSED RAIN.

Never was rain more needed than the 1.32 inches which fell last Thurs day, l.l3 inches of it falling in 25 minutes, washing some of our hilly roads badly. Itatforded an opportunity for tobacco growers which they had long waited for, D. D. Joyce setting out 10000 plants with his machine. The ground was packed so hard that those setting by hand found it slow work. The ground was so very dry that the water was quickly taken up and in two days began to show a lack of sufficient moisture for rapid growth. immediate improvement. Grass in both pastures and meadows where not killed has freshened and made marked growth.
 GRANGE LETTINGS.
 It was Flora's night at the Grange on Monday night. The program was in charge of Mrs c. s. Williams and consisted of music. readings, reel tations, two papers, one by Rev E. L. Whitcome, and one by Rev c. w. Francis. both pertaining to flowers and gardens, and tableauX representing the four seasons. Consent was given to changing the date of the visit of A'iINSSS"dlCI HUH ulIC UO October.
 Do not forget the opportunity all can have on next Friday evening to get all you desire of strawberries, ice cream and homemade candies at the Town hall under the auspices of St Paul'S Guild.
 Among those home for Decoration day were Mir and Mrs Arthur Osman of Brooklyn, Miss Henrietta Ruggles of Shelton, Mrs Florida Kellogg from New York and J. Beach Hawley.
 c. T. Jackson made his first trip on his meatwagon, last week, ,and will now run twice wt elk as of old.
 The schools are now being visited for the final examination before closing Four of the schools will close June 9, the others from one to two weeks later
 A. H. TavlOr has rented the house occupied by his father to the telegraph operator at Hawleyville.
 GREENFIELD HILL.
 CHURCH NOTES
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large carbuncle on the back of his neck.
 Clarence Smith has been ill and un- able to attend school but is now better and at school again.
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Stationery Dept.

Special values in Writing Paper:- quire boxes at 10c, 15c, 19c, box. 2 styles of Paper containing pound of Paper and Envelopes for 19c box. Other good styles of Paper at 15c, 33c, 35c, 39c box.
 Left Aisle, Front.)
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Special Bargains at
 the JeWelry Dept.

New styles in long Bead Chains. Special values at 15c, 25c 39c, soc each. They come in White, Pearl, White, Black and Blue Beads, some with Tas- sel ends. You will find them the best you have ever seen.
 Turquoise Bead Necklaces, 25c each.
 Right Aisle, Front.)
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Summer Wash Skirts.

An unusual variety of styles most ly pedestrian length.
 White Pique, heavy Mercerized ma terials, hair line stripes, $2.95, s3.95 and $5 each.
 Duck Skirts, Black and Navy with White polka-dCt, $l.O0, Sl.25. $1.5O each.
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MUSICAL CHAPTER OF ST THOMAS.

A special meeting of the Chancel held Monday evening. The society was: reorganized and 1t was voted to change the name to the Altar Chap ter. Officers for the ensuing year are as follows: President, Rev George Griffith; djrectress, Mrs G. Griffith; secretary and treasurer, Miss Alice Nichols,
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Ribbon Dept.

Special Bargains in 3l inch wide Watered Taffeta Ribbon, all colors, regular price 19c yard. Special at 12}c yard.
 Main Floor, Front.)
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WOmen's
 Walking Skirts.

New flare Skirts, Scillian Cloth in Black and Navy Blue, plaited sides, S5 each. Dress Skirts of CheviOt or Broad cloth, flare effect, $5 to $7.5O each.
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It will always be to your interest when in Shelton to visit the hardware store of D. N. Clark, for he always has bargains for his customers.
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Our first offer is
 Five Pianos at $I5o!
MIDDLEBURr.

INTERPRETING ADDRESSES BY MIss
 BEACH.
 A returned missionary from India, Miss Beach, formerly of Terryville, the guest of Mrs L $. GriggS, glve a talk in the Center school, last Fri day afternoon, and in the evening gave a very interesting talk to the Y. P. $. c. B. Miss Beach returns this fall to her work in India, which she loves.
 ANNUAL SCHOOL EXHIBITION.
 The schools of the town give theil annual exhibition on Friday nigh ht of this week in the Town hall at 7.3O o'clock. Admission 15c.
 MT and Mrs H. s. B. Judd were in Ansonia, the first of this week, the guests of Mrs John Osborne.
 Miss Abbott and Miss O'Keefe close their schools, this week.
 G. w. Wallace had the formal open ing of his pleasure grounds on Decora- tion day.
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Button Dept.

Cents White Pearl Vest Buttons, 6 in a set, for 25c.
 (Rfght. Aisle, Center.)