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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1903-01-02
NEW HAVEN COUNTY
SOUTHPORT,
BRIEF LOCALS OF INTEREST.

BRIEF LOCALS OF INTEREST,".
Mrs Alfred Wells and daughter of
Waterbury spent Christmas day with
her son, c. NJ. Wells.
Mrs Spalding has recovered sufficient
~ to go to her home in Norwich and
Mr. Spalding takes his meals with Mrs
Hieble during his wife's absence.
Robert Orr was in New York and
Jersey City, last week.
"a, are spending some days with her
aunt, Mrs Truman Wheeler.
Mrs A. j. Stowe, Mrs g. J. Hedden,
the Misses Rila and Helen Murphy
and Mr. and Mrs G. G. Stowe of New
town, Henry Murphy of Bridgep port
and mrs r. S. Gray and daughte rs,
Gertrude and Gladys of East Hartford.
were Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs
f. p. Stowe.
Edward Nadollney has gone to Join
his wife at her home in Custletun-on-
the Hudson.
Alfred and Helen Wells are home
for the holidays.
Mrs T. S. Furgerson and Mrs +. p.
Stowe visited in Waterbury, last week.
Mrs o. J. Wolcott of Newtown spent
Christmas with her son, Thomas VOL
colt.
Merrett Wheeler, Jr, of Waterbury
was in town calling GA friends recent
ly.
The Diamond Match Co. very agree
ably surprised their married employees,
Christmas eve,by presenting each with
a nice fat turkey.
Mr. Allen, the genial operator at
Terryyille, ate Christmas turkey with
T. F. Wheeler.
Homer Atwood has received Il car of
coal and is delivering it to his custom
ers at $40 per ton.
William Davis is shipping apples
from this station to New York.
Mrs Ida Wooster has recently spent
several days at the pleasant home of
Mr. and Mrs Joel q. Strong, and she
and her daughter, Miss Lura, are now
visiting at the home of Mrs Truman
E. Wheeler.
Mrs Amos Allen is very poorly this
winter
Mrs NJ. S. Atwood recently visited
her daughter in WATERFOWL.
James Scutt gave his son Levi, very
handsome gold watch, at Christmas.
| Through the kindness of Mrs Joel U.
Strong, Miss Rosie Wheeler and Mrs
| e. l.. Shaetfer received from his South
ford parishioners the sum of $21.75 as
Christmas gift.
Mrs Benjamin Pope is still quite i'll.
Mrs L. H. Buckingham spent Christ
mas in Waterbury.
Garlick' s. Sons horses have all been
suffering with epizootic.
E. J. Alling, also w. B. Davis, have
carted apples to market all winter,
both gentlemen having had enormous
crops.
MIR and Mrs William Smith, at the
old Bristol farm, entertained friends
on Christmas day.
Miss Lizzie E. Nichols spent Christ
mas in Watertown, at the hospitable
home of Mr. and Mrs James Wooster.
Mrs L. H. Buckingham is visiting
her niece, Mrs Walter barley. in Wa
terbury.
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WOODBURY.,

Fred Whittlesey and wife of Boston
are visiting on Good Hill at his home.
Mrs Frank Jackson and daughter,
Hazel, are visiting at her sisters, Mrs
G. F. Norris.
The new heater installed by Strong
Il IMunSell in the Northnchurch, was
tried for the first time, Sunday, and
the people are pleased with the way it
sent out the heat.
Miss Harriette Ford is spending the
holidays in Danbury and Bridgeport.
A surprise party at Grace Beard
sley's on Wednesday evening.
New Years dance in the Town hall,
this week Thursday evening.
Miss Lord was in town over Sunday
Rev Mr. Lockwood exchanged pulpits
with Rev j. L. r. Wyckoff on Sunday.
William Coggswell is reported quite
sick.
r. r. Harvey, who was threatened
with typhoid fever, is much better.
Austin Isham spent Christmas at
home.
All are looking forward to Col Cope
lands lecture, which is to be given
the 10Th of this month.
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
SHERMAN.
JAY THAYER'S INJURIES.

About three weeks ago Jay Thayer
received severe injuries while serving
In the place of an absent brakeman.
He is not yet able to turn himself in
bed, and is obliged to have Watchers
His mother and nurse are in constant
attendance. The doctor says he is
doing as we'll as can be expected.
Mr. and Mrs Chrichton and baby are
living at Dea Gelston's until they can
get settled in the parsonage. The peo-
pie were pleased to meet Mrs Crichton
last Sunday, which was made possible
through the kindness of Mrs Gelston.
Mrs Woodruff spent Christmas in
New Jersey, and w. B. Hungerford
and wife in Danbury.
Mr. and Mrs Daniel Garfield of New
Milford have been visiting at her sis
ter'S, Mrs James Stuart's.
At this writing Will Herrick, or DR.
Herrick, Is in town making flying Wis
its and Morton is expected
Eugene Potter's family is moving
into the house formerly occupied by
f. A. GelStOn,
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kins of this place, has migrated from
Redlands to Los Angeles and is now
successful dealer in real estate. His
annual income IS now among the
thousands and by his tact he knows
we'll just when and where to strike.
DEATH OF BURTON NJ COUCH.
The sincere sympathy of the public
is extended to Mr. and Mrs Walter
Couch of Woodville district for the
loss of their only child, Bur-
of enteritis on Wednesday night of
last week. The burial took place in
this village cemetery on Friday after
noon.
Rev II. L. Hutchins of New Haven
occupied the pulpit here, last Sunday
morning and evening.
Workmen on Hon n. Staub'S new
cottage at Lakeside still persist in
labOring to enclose the same and put
it in condition for more comfortable
work than it has been a few days in
December, when the thermometer reg
istered about zero. Ash Swamp is a
cold place to be about in winter and
the exterior of a house a cold place to
be on or around when sieighing is
good.
Mr. and Mrs Leman Bradshaw of
Shelton passed Christmas and are still
staying at Ezra Douglass.
DR. r. A. Marcy passed part of
Christmas day with his parents in
Litchtield, as has been his custom for
several years.
Mrs e. Hall of Washington, with
her son and sister, are passing the
holidays at Dea D. Burnham's.
Mrs Nelson Morey's brother and Sis
ter from New York state are at pres
ent visiting her.
Walter Pickett of New Haven is
again passing few days at Hon c. P.
Lyman's.
Mrs A. II. Bolles is absent from her
home here for two weeks or longer,
while visiting friends in different
parts of the state.
The condition of Mrs George S.
Humphrey does not improve as fast as
her many friends desire.
Milton Stillson passed last week in
| Derby and New York City.
| Mrs 0. j. WinanS, with Mr. and Mrs
William G. Beeman of New Milford
and daughter, enjoyed their Christ
mas dinner with Mrs G. n. Beeman
and daughter in this village
f. J. Hosford sent six horses .tc
Newtown on Monday of this week
with F. E. Wetmore's engine anc
boiler, to be connected there as here
with steam SawJmill.
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BETHEL.

BETHEL's NEW DRY GOODS STORE.
f. B. French, formerly with Mclean
Brothers in Danbury but for the past
two years travelling salesman for a
Boston firm, will open some time this
week the vacant store in Dimon' s
block, where he will carry full line of
dry goods and mems furnishing goods.
Mr. French fully understands the bust
ness and will give his customers the
best goods at reasonable prices.
Mr. and Mrs Fred johnson and child
spent Christmas in Southbury with
Mrs Johnson's parents, Mr. and Mrs
Peter Devine.
Mrs James Whitehead is quite ill.
Judd & Co. on Center street have
been having a new boiler put into
their hat factory.
George Starr, the carrier for Route
"a, Is out with a new delivery wagon
purchased of Western parties.
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LYONS PLAINS,
ITEMS OE INTEREST

Mrs F. A. Buckley, who has been i'll
about. w
Mr. and Mrs James A. Smith return
ed, last Monday, from Elizabeth, N.
d., Wherc they spent the HOLIDAYS, the
guests of Mr. and Mrs D. b. Provost.
Mrs Moses Treadwell is spending a
number of weeks in Bethel, the guest
of her son, e. D. Treadwel.
Perry Meeker and family and Miss
Susie Meeker spent New Years day
with Mrs Adell Hull.
Mrs Fl. B. Wheeler, who has been
quite Ill for the past two weeks, is
slowly improving.
The home of L. R. Hoyt is quaran-
tined as Mrs Hoyt is i'll with scarlet
fever.
miss Clara Banks with her grand
mother are caring for the home of Mr.
and Mrs James Smith in their absence.
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BRIEFLY NOTED,

Mrs R. II. Sherman is at her sons
home in Hartford, where she expects
to spend several weeks.
Miss Nichols of Stratfield is visiting
Miss Minnie Sherwood.
S. d. Powell is spending his vacation
at home.
j. S. Tyler and family spent Christ
mas at Norwalk as guests of their son,
J. L. Tyler.
A company of young people spent
Friday evening with Miss Minnie
Sherwood.
Miss Mabel Guernsey spent her
Christmas vacation with her mother
in Norwalk.
Mrs H. w. Osborne is spending two
weeks with her father in Bridgeport.
Miss Annie l.. Roberts spent her
Christmas vacation with her sister,
Mrs w. e. DiSbrow.
The school in the Adams district held their
Christmas entertainment Friday. December
~. The occasion was very pleasant one.
The children presented their teacher with
handsome rug. There was Il Christmas tree
for the children.
Mrs Botsford Sherwood has recently had her
did the work
Wesley Burr and family of Greenfield HILL
Albert Buckley and family of Hoyden's Hill
were guests over Christmas of Mr. and Mrs
George +. Parrack.
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LITCHFIELD COUNTY.

| WASHINGTON'S LITERARY LADIES'
AS Of interest to other literary clubs
The BEE prints the entire program OF
| the Monday club, composed of ladies,
which meets twice month. 1t is as
| follows:
October 6:
| English and A merican Explorers.
Mrs Clara Pond
October 20:
New Zealand, Mrs Orestes Hickox
New Caledonia, Mrs Howard Farrand
November 3:
Cuba, Mrs O. Brown
Porto Rico, Mrs E. Whitehead
Lesser Antilles, Mrs W. II. Church
November II:
Evening, Consumers League
December l:
Greenland and Iceland,
Mrs Julia e. Richards
ney Islands, Mrs Edward Clark
December Is:
Hawaiian Islands,
Mrs Frank Woodruff
Father Damien and Molokoi,
Mrs Q. G. Ford
December p:
Evening. Paper, Famous Trees and
Readings, Miss E. Belle Sterling
January y:
Ireland, Miss Edna Nettleton
Industries, Miss Minnie Knowles
Cities and Character Sketches,
Mrs William G. Brinsmade
Roll Call, -SpecimenS of Irish Wit.
January 26:
Mediterranean Islands,
~ To Great Britain,
Mrs George Watts
~ TO Italy. Mrs Merrill Fem
(3) To Greece, Mrs Louis Logan
February 2:
Evening.
February 9:
The Philippines.
Miss Florence Foulois
A Summer Experience Across the
Waters, Miss Eva Cape
February %:
BOrneo, Mrs Edwin HOLSTER
KrakatOa, Mrs Arthur HOLSTER
Java, Mrs P. G. Robinson
Mrs Charles Prindle
March 8:
Federation Day. J
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GEORGETOWN.
LOCAL MENTION,

Mrs Sylvester Albin and Miss Ber]
and Dorothy Miller are guests at the
home Of Mrs George Albin.
Mrs Eliza Wood is confined to her
home by severe cold.
Mr. and Mrs Ferris of New Haven
are guests at the home of John W.
Ferris.
Several from Georgetown attended
the funeral Of Mrs Osborn at Cannon
on Monday.
Rev R. J. Beach attended the fun
eral of Rev Benjamin Adams in
Bethel on Friday last.
The Christmas exercises of the var
lous Sunday schools were largely at
A general class meeting will be held
at the Methodist church on Sunday
morning at $50. to be followed by a
reception OF members and Sacrament
of the Lords Supper.
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SOUTHvILLE.
THE LOCAL NEWS.

THE LOCAL NEWS.
D: Beers of Danbury was the guest
OF Mrs L. Welton, last Sunday.
Miss Edith Roswell is spending the
holiday vacation at her home.
Mrs J. Ford has been spending a
week with her daughter, Mrs Horace
Allen, in New Milford.
A pleasant party came off at the
home of Edwin Ford, Christmas eve.
Between 80 and 40 couples were pres
ent.
Miss Alice Beers of Danbury has
been spending few days with Mrs l..
Welton.
Christmas guests: Mr. and Mrs Ed
win Ford entertained friends from
New Haven; Mrs J. Ford at Mr. and
Mrs II. Aliens in New Milford; Fl. N,
Camp and G. w. Northrop's family at
Mr. and Mrs G. A. Northrop S; Mrs G.
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A RECENT DRAMATIC SUCCESS.

|
The hall on the Green was filled by a
Der II, to witness the long promised
production of ''Captain Letterblair,'
and 1T is not too much to say
that a more satisfied and delighted
audience never left the hail. The per-
torrance was an excellent one and
| Well up IN every particular to the
hlgh standard set our amateurs. Dl
| Denslow as the merry Irish captain.
| temporarily depressed by family atfiic-
Clon' was excellent, eliciting peals of
laughter by his ready wit and general
galety. DR. Wersebe as "Jorkins," the
captains Old servant, proved himself no
mean second to the captain as a fun
maker, Messrs Tuggey, Flower and
klloorn, all barely recognizable under
Chelr unWonted hirsute adornments,
were all beyond criticism and Mr.
Clark in the small part of ''Smithers. -
cockney lawyers clerk, caught the
house with his oft reiterated com plant
OF pushed, kicked, struck beat and
otherwise injured" Nor must Chapin
Brlnsmade be forgotten as the suscep-
tible ''Pinkney," a part he PLAYED as if
to the manner born. OF the ladies it
must first be said that they looked, as
usual. charming. Miss Hickox made
such sweet old lady as to give rise to
much surprise regarding the Deans
hardness in proposing, Miss Hartwell
was an adorable Polly" and Mrs Den
slow filled the part Of "Fanny Had
oon' to perfection. Too much praise
admirable stage management and in
deed hearty congratula tions are due to
all. NN'' ~
NrS A 1icn T., II
been passing the holidays with Mrs A.
j. Galpin.
Guests at New Years and shortly
after of Mr. and Mrs Theodore Bradlev
will include Mr. and Mrs r. G. Day Of
New York, Mr. and Mrs Frank Bradley
of Montclair, N. j., and Mr. and Mrs
l.. 3. Carhart of New York.
Mrs Powell Seeley passed Friday and
Saturday in Orange, N. j., the guest
of Mr. and Mrs II. T. Seymour. On
Friday afternoon she attended the
performance Of "The Messiah" in New
York City.
Miss 1'ilda Anderson and Edward
Redding, both in the employ of Ben
housekeeping in the Harmon Frisbie
house, owned by Mr. Seeley.
Editor A. P. Smith of The BEE was
Hospitality entertained at dinner. Fri
day, by Dea Clarence Nettleton,
The five-monthS old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs George Edwards of Painter
Hill died on Tuesday, December Is,
after a brief illness. The child was
the granddaughter of Reuben Ed
wards. The funeral occurred on De-
cember Is, Rev A. E. Thistleton ottici-
ating. Funeral Director Beers had
The arrangements in charge. The
young couple have the sympathy of all
their friends and neighbors in their
affection.
Mrs Gum, with Miss Fannie Trow-
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we'll, last week, lis improving and is
able to be up part of the time.
Master Stephen Beardsley is visiting
relatives in East Lyme.
The pastor announced prayer meet
ing to be at the parsonage, Friday
evening of this week. The last one
was held at Fred Drew's, last Friday.
1t is thought best to hold these cottage
meetings for time during the winter.
There lisa new member of the family
at Frank Beeman's, little girl, one
week old.
The young people at James Glover's
gave a New. Years eve party that
was very pleasant affair.
Willie Brewster of New Haven is
spending the holidays at his former
home, at Nicholas Wakeley's.
John Tomlinson's family are recov-
ing from whooping cough, although
Mr. Tomlinson is still suffering with a
bad cough.
Mrs Walter Hubbell spent New
Years day at his brothers John Tom
linSOn'S.
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KENT,
MRS NELLIE CHAMBERLAIN uArCu

MRS NELLIE CHAMBERLAIN HATCH,
Mrs Nellie Chamberlain Hatch, wife
OF CALVIN d. Hatch of Shelton, died on
In thursday ly evening, December Is, at
ne ne nome OF her mother, Mrs Annette
Cnamperialn, in this village. She is
survived by her husband, mother, and
Two little daughters, Dorothy and
MARION Hatch. The funeral took place
On m sunday, the 2lst, in Shelton, Rev
Rev MIR Wright of Orange. Among
Ghose present at the funeral from a
aIstance were Virgil Hatch and Miss
Mildred Hatch of New Milford, Miss
Am Chamherlain, Miss May
Gham oerlain and Mrs w. O. Page of
Kent: Mrs Hatch was a woman of
loveable Christian character, and was
prepared for the change. She was
aeeply beloved by her neighbors and
acq ualntances, and her death comes as
an irreparable loss to her husband and
ILL"
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WARREN.
GRANGE NOTES.

The regular meeting of Wichita
Grange Was held on wednesday even
ing, December "a. The hall was pref
tily trimmed with greens and the lee
turer's hour was devoted to readings
and rotations appropriate for Christ
mas. At the close Of the exercises a
bountiful repast was partaken of,
which was heartily enjoyed by all.
Patrons were very sorry to hear of
the dangerous illness of Worthy Sec
rotary Max Schnell, who is confined to
his home with pneumonia.
Worthy Master johnson and wife
and Sister Marvin and son expect to
attend the State Grange meeting, to
be held in Hartford in January, 1908.
Walter r. Welton is home for the
holidays from Storrs college. Walter
looks fine in his uniform.
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orioge as companion, will leave on Jan
vary Ior orange. City, Fla, to pass
the winter. Maj S. G. Kingman and
Miss Helen Nettletor are ais" tn he
members of the party. The four are
TO board with Mr. Kingman's dauphter
in Orange City. IS 1ooi
Inc death OF Miss Sarah J. Rylander.
s5seu III years, seven months and two
Gays. occurred on December 10. She
was tne daughter of Mrs Huldah Rv-
lanoer. The funeral occurred on De-
cember y. Rev Mr. DanielsOn Offici-
atlng. The burial was in Worthwhile.
Funeral Director Beers had the ar
rangements in charge.
Mr. and Mrs Lloyd Nettleton Of Ho.
Doken, N. j., Miss Edna Nettleton Of
New Haven. Mr. and Mrs Thornton
CogsWell and Miss Hattie Nettleton
were guests on Christmas day of Mr.
and Mrs Henry Nettleton.
PoSGmaster Wilcox, wife and son. Mr.
anu Mrs y. =. Wilcox and Arthur B.
H Heea VI cornwall were guests on
GhrlsCmaS day of Mr. and Mrs George
B. Beers. i' oooi &c
william Bader, Joseph Bader and
CHARLES Rylander celebrated Christmas
eve Dy remaining up all hight and at
Cenolng the service at the Swedish Con
gfegatlonal church at 5 O'Clock, Christ
mas morning.
Willis Nettleton is out with a new
sleigh, bought of Paul Gage
MesSrs benjamin and Powell Seelev
pGas s, ~, Friday and Saturday in New
Arthur HOLSTER, one of the highly
tsCeelned farmers in the east part Of
me town, is quite seriously iii with
rheumatic fever. Mrs Carlos Jennings
a purse, is assisting in the care of him
@ sherman HOLSTER is at home from
etorrs college for the Christmas vaca-
=, Inc family and friends of Jay Net
oietuh gave him surprise in dinner
on the 9th in honor of his 10th hirth-
day. 1t was a delightful gatherinr
for all concerned. ing
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Foster, Besse & Company,
$50 and o5S Main St, Bridgeport

day afternoon at Academy hall, was
very pleasant event of the church year.
About rs sat down to the bountiful
dinner, after which the business meet
ing was held and officers elected for
next year.
The following officers were elected
for the Endeavor society for the next
six months: President, S. B. Turney;
vice president, Miss L. B. Turney; sec
rotary, Mrs j. NJ. Edwards; treasurer,
Miss Mabel Guernsey; lookout COM
mittee, F. E: Silliman, Roy Turney;
prayer meeting committee, Mr. and
Mrs J. Z. Mellen: social committee,
Mrs E. P. Aver, Mrs H. w. Osborne;
flower committee, Mrs J. NJ. Edwar DIS;
music committee, Rev f. P. Aver.
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Household Economics.

Household Economics,
Mrs R. E. Carter
March %:
Australia, Mrs Russell Clark
Ceylon, Mrs Francis Gibson
April 6:
Antarctic Explorations,
Miss Mary B. Church
Annual Meeting.
SUGGESTIONS FOR READING.
Australia and the Islands of the Sea.
By Eva M. c.. Kellogg
About Ceylon and Borneo,
BY W. J. Clutterbuck
Hawaii and Its People,
BY Alexander S. TWombly
lcelandic Pictures Drawn with Pen
and Pencil, By f. WV. Howell
lettings from the Pacific,
By W. w. Gill
North Borneo; Explorations and Ad-
m ventures, BY F. Hatton
The Rescue Of Cuba, By A. S. Draper
The Forgotten Isles, By G. Vuiller
The Gist of Japan; the Islands, Their
People, and Missions,
BY R. B. Peery
Through and Through the Tropics;
10000 Miles of Travel in POLYNESIA.
Australasia, and India,
lind -. +,,o By F. Vincent, Jr.
By NJ. NJ. Ballon
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BRIDGEWATER,

The grammar department of Center
school closed, Wednesday, for the
christmas vacation. Following is the
list OF names appearing on the honor
roll for the last term: Robert Curtis,
Wennle Dubenski, Howard Hatch,
Mary liatch: Helen Keller, Bruce
Mandall, Lewis Schlotterbeck, Sadie
Taylor, Kate Wooster, Reubie Warner.
Howard and Phillips Warner, Clara
IOungS
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home of Mr. and Mrs Frank Alling,
Christmas day.


Miss Edith Smith of DERBY sDent
Sunday with Miss Clara J. Hawkins,
Miss Martha Wooster was home from
Shelton over Christmas.
Mrs Sadie Smith of. Seymour spent
Christmas with her mother, Mrs
Charles Lewis.
The Whist club meets with Mrs c.
G: Ryder, ST., Thursday evening, New
Years night.
James TOmlinson has had the mis-
fortune to lose his horse.
Mrs Jennie Whites daughter is Wis
iting her at Mrs Charles Hawkins.
The Christmas tree was success. il
the weather and travelling were bad.
Raymond II. Wooster has returned
to Preston City.
Fred Thompson of Ansonia and Miss
Emma Thompson of Derby spent
Christmas at their home on Good Hill.
Several of the young people from
this place attended the choral exercises
at Oxford Center, Sunday evening. in
st Peters church.
Edith and Ruth Human are spend
ing the Chris tmas holidays at.their
grandmOther's, Mrs S. Hubbell's. in
Red City. Oxford.
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PLATTSVILLE.

Abram Wildman, who has been liv-
ing in Mr. Gregory's tenement house,
has moved to AnSonia.
+. T. Rockwell, who has recently
bought the mill at the Center, has put
in grist mill and will do all kinds of
custom grinding. Mr. Rockwell will
also deal in grain. He has also put in
a saw for doing all kinds of light saw
ing.
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BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES.

If the weather is favorable on Jan
uary the covenant and communion
services will be observed.
At the annual meeting of the society
on December y, the following officers
were chosen: Society's committee, E.
5. Andrews, John Sherwood, G. S.
Everett; society's clerk, G. S. POWELL
treasurer, G. s. Everett; collectors,
Mrs G. S. Everett, Mrs G.. S. Gillette.
Mrs Mildred Ferris.
The annual election of officers for the
Sunday school will occur next Sunday,
January 4,
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STEPNEY,

st Stephens little chapel in Stepney
was tastefully decorated, Christmas,
by the young choir. A Jesuit father
officiated. The children sang very
sweetly. The songs were, T:What
Lovely Infant can this be- The
Gloria, and Offertory, ''Sanctus, - and
communion piece, 20 Lord am not
worthy" The usual Christmas offer
ing was taken up. At the close all
were wished Merry Christmas.
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BROOKFIELD.
NEWS IN BRIEF.

NEWS IN BRIEF.
Mrs Mary E. Wildman is among the
sick ones.
William H. Camp captured fine fox,
last Saturday, while out hunting.
Mr. and Mrs George o. Hill, who
have been living in Bethel for a few
months, moved back to their home on
Huckleberry Hill, this week.
John Patterson and family OF Dan
bury, Garfield Hill, Misses Sarah and
Ada Hill were guests, Christmas, of
Mr. and Mrs f. r. Hill.
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DEATH OF AUGUST DAHL.

August Dahl, aged % years, whose
home was formerly at Bayonne, N. j.,
died on December Is. He is survived
by wife and child. The funeral oc-
CURED on December 10, Rev Mr. Dan
lelson OF the Swedish church ottici-
ating.
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Pierce of Danbury, Mr. and Mrs J.
Wentsch of South Britain at Mr. and
Mrs A. Worden's: Mr. and Mrs Will
liam Shepard of Naugatuck at Mr.
and Mrs w. Bristol'S: Miss Agnes
Roswell of New Milford at Mr. and Mrs
f. ROSwpll'S