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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-08-31

Mrs. Bliss Here is letter l want
you TO post, dear. 1t is to my milliner
countermanding an order for a hat
Mr.. Bliss Here, take this piece of cord
and tie both my hands behind by back
SO that | won't forget it,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-08-31
Don. ?u. 0f PAINTING
Till Fall.

Well be busy then and will
have to charge you higher prices
than we can afford to take now,
when we are anxious to keep
our men at work. Our me-
chanics are careful men, who
will do no damage TO your
shrubbery and cause you no
unnecessary trouble. Our ma
terials are the very best, mixed
with the utmost care, and when
we paint we do the work so
well that it stays painted. Let
ns give yon a special price for
painting your house this month.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-08-31
IbIIsEt TORS
0. !. BLACKWELL,
Law and Real Estate,
OFFICE In New Bank building, ed hoor).
LAMHERTyIIIE N =

For Rent or Sale House and Lot acre
sale price $500
For Sale Farms, from p to Flo acres leeai-
ed in Raritan Amwell, kngwood and Della
ware townships, lImterlon Go Prices right
and on easy terms.
For Sale in Lamhertyille-
Deleyan st, brick house, : rooms barn, cheap.
Clinton st, frame house,i
N Union st, brick house,, new
Main st. brick house, rooms, cheap
Buttonwood st, brick house, t. rooms, cheap
For Sale in Stockton
eframe house--ono having Bakery attached
Fixtures will be sold also to right party.
For Sale, Hotel properties
3 desirable stands, on easy terms located in
Hunterdon Comfy, N. J., and Bucks and
Northampton Counties, Pa.
Always have good mortgages ON hand for
parties seeking Investment. Rate of Interest
per cent on amounts OF *i000 and less
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-08-31
ONcrdone.

Jasper often wonder why Jenkins
is not more popular, for he is the most
polite man know. Jumpuppe That
is just the trouble, lie Is so confound
cdly polite he leaves the impression
that he wants to borrow money. Town
Topics
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-08-31
What They Didn't know About Air

What They Didni Know About Air.
Health journals have been in exist
cnce time out of mind, one in pnrticu-
lar in its day was widely accepted rs
an authority on all matters of hygiene.
An item which appeared in this paper
in 1874 says among other things that
1t is safer IL sleep In bad air all
night that is with the windows tight
ly closed with a temperature over 10
than in pure air with temperature
under 10"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-08-31
Hard Hearted

She Ate, all, George. | think pub
lie wedding would he better lie And
give mp the elopement? She Yes. You
see. papa has refused to lend us his
automobile so what's the use? Judge.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-08-31

How long have you been marriedY'
asked the prima donna.
"Only six months this time replied
the beautiful soubrette; but, putting
them all together, suppose I've been
wife for three or four years at
least. = Exchange.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-08-31

He-He's put good many to sleep
in his time She Doctor or pugilistE
Neither; he's preacher.-Chicago
Journal.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-08-31

MY husband is fatulist, He nj
ways maintains that men are not free
agents"
You must remember that your hus
band is married. Town and Country.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-08-31

Faithfulness in little things fits one
for hcrolsm when the great trials come,
Louisa NJ. Alcott
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-08-31
International
Correspondence Schools
of
Scranton, Pa.
EDUCATION BY MALL!

Barhertown, Clinton, Copporhill, Fleming
ton, frenchtown, Glenmore, iIamden, liol-
land, llopewell, ldel, Jutland, LambertNille,
Lawreneeyille, Locktown, inmheryille, Mil
ford, New Hope, rattenhnrg, Pennington,
nttstown, Princeton, haven Rock, Rceles-
willie, Rngoes, Rowland Mills Sergrants-
vile, Sidney, Stockton Sunnysle, Three
Bridges, Ttusville. Upper Blacks Eddy
These are some of the more ae-
tive towns and surrounding country
controlled by eur local representative,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-08-31

The cocoanut palm has leaves nearly
thirty feet long.
The Holly chieftain., 1904-02-05

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Over 400, 600 cured. Buy No-To-Bac from
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cure. Booklet and sample mailed free. Ad
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York
The Holly chieftain., 1904-02-05
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Churches and Sunday Schools

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Preaching
every Sabbath morning and evening alter
natcly. Sabbath school at lC n. m.
Wm. McGlaShen, Supt.
Samuel Linn. Pastor.
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REDDING.
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
 Henry S. Osborne and L. .Woolsey Randall were on grand jury in Bridge port, last Thursday.
 Farmers are improving the snow by drawing wood. George s. Banks has lot of men clearing a swamp of wood. He has furnished and drawn the logs for log house in Sanfordtown.
 MT and Mrs Jesse B. Cornwall, son and daughter of Bridgeport and MT and Mrs E. A. Judd and son of Dan- bury took advantage of the sleighing and visited MT and Mrs G. A. Sanford of Sanfordtown, Sunday. - The carpenters have about finished the inside of the Cornwall cottage. Work on the log cabin will be begun as soon as the snow goes off.
 A. B. Sanford purchased a fine pen of black Minorca bullets of John J.. Beck of Couch's Hill, last week.
 L. O. Peck and family of New York were at their house in town, one day last week.
 David Williams of Couch's Hill has had steam saw mill placed in his large tract of timber land on the Put nam Park road.
 John J. Beck of Couch's Hill has re- gently purchased of Waterville Poul- try Farm at New York some fine blooded poultry.
 The saw mill which has been }ocat- ed in F. w. Platt's wood has been moved to J. B. Goodsell's woods.
 Martin Murray of Couch's Hill, who has been quite poorly with heart trouble, is slowly improving. Nearly every farmer in this locality has their ice crop harvested for the season.
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SOUTH BRITAIN.

A MISSIONARY RALLY.
 During the month of February, the American Board are carrying on a campaign of education" along mis- sionary lines among the Connecticut churches. One of these campaign meetings is to be held in the South Britain Congregational church, Fri day afternoon-and evening, February 12. The chief speakers will be Rev w. L. Beard of Foochow, China, and Rev J. H. Selden, D. D., of Greenwich, the one successful mission worker in that land toward which the eyes of all the world are now turning, the other one of the best known and most ear nest workers in our own state. Let us fill the church to hear their mes- sage. The afternoon meeting. will be- gin promptly at 2.30 p. m, aud the evening session as promptly at 7.3O p.
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NICHOLS.
BRIEFLY NOTED.

BRIEFLY NOTED.
 Quite a number of our local people attended the theater to see "Sky Farm" the past week.
 c. w. Fairchild, with friends from Bridgeport, attended the automobile show in New York.
 Master Ernest NettletCn of Milford is staying with his grandparents, MT and Mrs w. B. Nichols.
 MT and Mrs Oscar Plumb spent Fri. day in Stepney.
 E. s. Fairchild & Son have sent in their order for Rambler touring car, to be delivered by June 1.
 Walter Curtis severely hurt his hand, the past week, in handling ice. Dl Lewis dressed the wound.
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NEW HAVEN COUNTY
WATERTOWN.
A SERIES OF DEATHS.

A oAAAsA~S@ VI
 An epidemic of colds and grip fol- lowed by pneumonia in some cases, IS prevailing in Watertown, and num- ber.of deaths have occurred recently. Edward Barton, who was reported as very low in last weeks communication, died at 4 o'clock, Monday afternoon, at A. w. Barton's home, of pleuro pneumonia. At about the same time Clark s. Woodward died at his resi- dence in the north part of the town. Charles Peck, who was employed at Edward Bryant's, died of pneumonia, the middle of the week. Also Mrs James Dumphrey died very suddenly, Wednesday, it is thought from the effects of bad fall on the ice, the Sun- day previous. MT Barton's mother came from Terryville to A. w. Barton's, when it was found that her son, Ed ward, was dangerously ill, but was her. self stricken down with pneumonia and died at 5 p. m., Friday. The flu neral services of Edward Barton were held on Wednesday, with the expec- tation of taking the body to Goshen for interment, on Thursday, but the sickness and death of his mother caused postponement. The services for the latter were held on Sunday, Rev w. T. Holmes officiating. On Monday of this week, both bodies were taken by train to Torrington and thence over- land to their native town. The funer- al party left on the 1925 a. m., train.
 Selectman Myron Wheeler enter tained the Guernseytown sociable at his pleasant home on Saturday even- ing, January 30. The social was to have been Friday evening, but it was put off on account of the snow storm. About 50 were present. The prize in the historical guessing contest was won by Miss Belle Atwood, first, and Henry Barber second. A very plea sant time was enjoyed by all. Light refreshments were served.
 Herbert T. Dayton has an old fash. toned sleigh that he lately purchased in Bristol, that is quite attractive not only on account of the ancient style but because of it's decoration with nu merous beasts and birds.
 Mrs SlOcum's farm has been sold t( Photographer Adt of Waterbury by J. l.. Griffin.
 Samuel Oxley is ill with nervous prostration.
 Mrs James Skilton had fall on tn ice, last week, injuring her back sutfic iently to compel her to remain rathe quiet for day or two.
 John Partree is laid up from ba fall on the ice,ss'
 Dr B. T. Jackson was in New York last week, on business trip.
 E. B. Hannon, who was injured, las Thursday, by falling from his engine is reported to be in serious condition He is suffering from contusions of tn head, cOncuSSion of the brain and fraC ture of the skull. Dr B K. Loveland attending him.
 Fred Peck is seriously ill with pner monia. A trained nurse is in attend ance.
 First SelectmanJ G. Skilton is cor
 fined to his home by illness, and hi
 daughter, Miss Ada, has suspended he
 work in the Center school in order t
 assist in caring for him.
 ) The case of the Polander, who Z suspected of being guilty of the thie'
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WEST BEDDING.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.
 Rev J. L. Clymer and wife were en- tertained over Sunday at Edgar Cro- fut's.
 The sociable held by the Ladies' Aid society, last Wednesday evening, was a decided success financially as we'll as socially. The society realized nearly S13 as result of the evenings enter tainment, with it's varied program. Many prizes were won in the different contests. Great credit is due Mrs Ar thur Todd, the president, and her as- sistants for their earnest endeavors to make the evening a success.
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PLATTSVILLE.

RAINFALL AND SNOW FALL REPORT,
 EAsToN RESERVOIR, FOR JANUARY.
 Rainfall: January 13, 50 inches; l6th, .16 inches; 22d, .95 inches; 23d, .27 inches; Total rainfall, 98 inches.
 Snow fall: January 2, 12 inches; 13, inch; 26, 2 inches; 28, inches; Total snow fall-2O inches.-[W. J. BeardSley.
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EASTON.
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES.

BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES.
 Next Sunday, matter of import ance will be brought before the church and it is hoped as many of the mem- bers as possible will be present.
 The young people of the church have in view series of entertainments to
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FREDERICK,LINDBLUM,

Frederick Lindblum died Tuesday, January 19, of heart failure, aged 5 years and 10 months. The funeral was held from his late home, Wednes- day, January 20, Rev MT Nordland of- ficiating. MT Lindblum leaves wife and several children to mourn his loss.
 The funeral of Mrs Mary Frances Sutton was held from the Umpawaug chapel, Tuesday, February 2, Rev B. A. Eggleston officiating. Funeral Di- rector F. B. Bouton had charge of the funeral arrangements. Mrs Sutton was 60 years and five months old.
 F. B. Bouton has recently purchased of New York parties fine pair of'iron gray horses which he will keep for special use in his undertaking business. Thomas Danforth met with a bad fall, recently, which will keep him in for some time. Dr Stevenson attend ed him and he is improving slowly. The Village Improvement society is planning for a concert to be held before Lent.
 Twenty-seven members of the Ark lodge, F. So'A. M.,.. from Georgetown, attended the funeral of Louis Shipmar in Wilton. @o
 Last week Thursday evening, after the .'prayer meeting, the members o1 the Gilbert Memorial church gavf their new pastor, Rev MT Fisher, ; very pleasant surprise in the parlors O. the church, which proved to be yer! enjoyable occasion for all.
 Miss Fannie Williams of Norwall was the guest, last week, of her broth CT, John B. Williams.
 The Georgetown baseball club gav another.of their popular dances at thu hall, Tuesday evening. Zucca's or chestra of Danbury furnished the mu sic.
 Harry Eggleston, son of Rev ant Mrs A. c. Eggleston, who has been a home during a severe illness, is so ia recovered as to be ableito go to bushes in New York City, last Saturday.
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GEORGETOWN.
MRS JAMES HALLIWELL.

MRS JAMES HALLIWELL.
 Mrs James Halliwell died very sud- denly at her home, January IT, aged 66'years. The funeral was held from her late home, Tuesday, January 19, ReVGs sEggleston officiating. The burial was in the Branchville cemetery. Mrs Ualliwell is survived by two sons and two daughters.
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BROOKFIELD.

BROOKFIELD'S OLDEST CITIZENS.
 Ezra Sommers of Long Meadow hill, who is S3 years old, is still very active for one of his years, and there is only
The Newtown bee., 1904-02-05

WORK AT EAST VILLAGE.
 The Endeavor society is waking up somewhat. Interesting meetings are held Sunday evening. The first con- secration meeting of the year, January 31, led by Miss Wunderlich, indicated renewed interest, and hopeful out look for the future. The subject for next week is "Christ for the World and for me-" and the leader Miss Rebecca Beatty. Six new names were present. ed for active membership at the last meeting. An earnest solicitation is extended to the entire community to continue to increase the value of the 0. B. society.
 It is now the general understanding that, starting with the oyster supper of this week on Thursday evening, so- cials will be held regularly every two weeks during the rest of the winter.
 A movement is now on foot to ma ke the much needed repairs on the inter- for of the church, which will include new paper for the walls, a new carpet and perhaps also new chairs. A sub- scription paper is now in circulation. It is desired to complete the work planned bef0re or by thel 1st of April when the annual conference COD. YeneS
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3RANCHVILLE.
THE STATION AND VICINITY.

THE STATION AND VICINITY.
 Oliver Lent is able to be at work again after being laid up for two weeks with q sprained ankle.
 R. O. Bennett keeps things rushing at his shop. MT Bennett is unable to keep up with his orders.
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Ten Pages.
FAIRFIELD COUNTY,

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
 Will Rau has succeeded Alex Sinclair as sexton.
 The pastor will begin next Sabbath a series of sermons on ''The Ten Con- mandments in Modern Life.' He will endeavor to make these addresses pertinent to the life of all and spirit ually helpful to each one in his rela- tion to the Father and to the brother en.
 Sunday evening services of praise and prayer are we'll attended and are growing increasingly helpful and en- joyable.
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SOUTHPORT.

DIAMOND MATCH co. MAKES IMPROVE
 MENTS.
 The Diamond Match Go. will shut down week, beginning February 6, while they are having six new dryers and one new heater engine put in their factory. This will increase the ca pacity about three or four tons per day. Charles Bizel of Akron, O., chief engi- neer for the Diamond Match Co. is here overseeing the work.
 Clarence Johnson, the blacksmith, has moved his family into J. w. Mi nor's tenement house just north of the blacksmith shop.
 The Diamond Match Go. had the misfortune to lose one of their large black work horses, last week.
 One of the young men employed at the; Diamond Match Co's.' factory is greatly enjoying the skating these days. Some of his friends think he is keeping too late hours.
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one older man in town, Rufus Parker, who is over 90 years old. MT Sommers has many old relics in his house. Among them is an old tea pot which was formerly used by Mrs Phebe Hawes, and is a relic of the Boston tea party.
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There was a very pleasant social gathering at the home of MT and Mrs Eli H. Warner on Long Meadow hill, last week Wednesday evening.
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Money to Loan.

Do you want money? l have it to loan on all kinds of real estate in large or small amounts, from one to three years, or on easy monthly payments. 5 and 6 per cent interest. F. Arm- ington Peavey, Mortgage Brok- er., Dept. H, No. 1O9O Fulton St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
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A SCHOOL REPORT,

Report of the Umpawaug school for the month of January: Whole number of pupils 26. Average attendance of pupils, 19.9. Names of pupils who have not been tardy or absent during the month, Georgia Page, Mattie Light, Eben Hill, Clair Hill, Henry Carroll.
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soUTHBURr.
A FINE BUTTER RECORD.

A FINE BUTTER RECORD.
 Henry B. Munson of White Oaks haso four grade Jersey COWS which in the past year have made 1900 pounds of butter, which he has marketed. Be- side this he has used what was needed for his family. MT Munson uses a Sharples separator.
 B. M. Futile, the blacksmith, has had the sign over his shop newly paint ed.
 John Carter has been laid up with a severe cold.
 Perry Smith had the misfortune to lose COW, last week.
 Henry Van Dusen, who works for c. L. Beardsley, caught large hen hawk in trap, recently, which meas ured four feet, four inches from tip to tip.
 Walter Cole had the misfortune, while unloading a machine at the de- pot, to have two fingers nearly severed. Dr Green dressed the wounds and he thinks he can save the injured mem- berS.
 Mrs Caroline Erwin, who has been spending several weeks with her son, B. M. Futile, has returned to her home on Great Hill. | Mrs B. M. Futile visited friends in Oakville for few days, last week.
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Bakers Ad.

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MT Miller of Norwalk is filling.George Bronson's position as station agent while he is sick.
 There are quite number of children in the Umpawaug district who are afflicted with the whooping cough.
 George Bronson has been quite ill with diphtheria, but at present writ ing is improving. His homeThas been Quarantined. Dr Smith of Bedding is attending him.
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AsPETUCK AND VICINITY. Orlando Nichols of Springfield, Mass, is visiting his uncle, William Vanvorse.
 Mert Gould, who has been laid up with an attack of the measles, is able to be about again. Lyman Thorpe is under the care of Dr Gorham.
 E.P. Mills has filled I. c. Fanton' $ ice house for him.
 Chicken thieves visited Gilroy Kel- logg's hennery, last Saturday night, and got away with quite a few chick ems.
 Mrs Jennie Allen is spending few weeks with her family in Bridgeport and Martin Sherwood is here caring for his aunt in her absence. Mrs Mary Walburge is nursing a sprained shoulder, the result of a fall one icy morning, last week. c. B. Wakeman has disposed of five steers, this winter, ,iand boughtItwo new COWS. : Thomas Kelly is breaking a new pair of cattle.
 Miss Donohue of Massachusetts is teaching at District No. 10.
 Mrs Leroy Patrick is seriously ill.
 The good sleighing continues and quite number have bought sleighs. Elmer Andrews has a fine one, and Rev R. H. Sherman, J. s. Tyler and John Wheeler also are enjoying con- veyances of this sort. No winter for a long time has offered such opportuni- ties.
 Mrs John z. Mellen spent Friday with Miss Gertrude Van W ort.
 MT and Mrs Albert Van Wort spent Sunday in Danbury.
 Roy Wheeler spent Sunday m Bridge port,
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be given during the winter.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ITEMS.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ITEMS. The pulpit at the Congregational church was supplied, Sunday morn ing, by Rev Oscar E. Maurer of the Yale Divinity school. MT Maurer will preach again, next Sunday.
 The Endeavor. meeting was led, Sun day evening, by s. B. Turney.' The leader for next Sunday evening will be John z. Mellen, and the topic, "Christ for the World and for Me-"
 Rev 0. B. Maurer was entertained over Sunday by MT and Mrs Jesse Wheeler.
 Owing to the storm the installation of the officers of the Grange did not take place, January 26. A special meeting was called for February2.
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ing done recently at MT Lockwood's, was before Justice H. T. Dayton at the Town hall, Monday morning.
 George A. Harper lately received word that his fathers health was fast failing and has gone to his home in Northern New York to learn more definitely of his condition and visit the family.
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