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E. HI. DILLON & co.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ITEMS.
THE ANNUAL MEETING.

This delightful social event in the years work will take place on Friday evening of next week. January 6th 1905. All are to sit down to supper at 7.3O; and after supper is Ov- CT the work of the church for the past year will be reviewed. Those who have not yet at tended this annual meeting scannOt imagine what good time everybody has. and those who have atten ed will need no urging to come again. This meeting is by no means con- fined to church members; but al in any wise connected with the work of the church. young Or old, are cordially invited.
 The Iannua! meeting, Of the Ecclesias' ical Society is held on Monday evening, January ?, 1905, in the prayer room.
 Next Sunday even ing, January 1, comes the consecration meeting Tn the Christian En- 'deayor Society at 7 o'clock: Topic. Our Goals for l905," Philip. 3:l2-l6 Let us start out the N aw Year having the goal of helpful conservation meetings.
 The first week of the New Year is very gen. erally observed as a week of rayer through out Christendom. There is widespread feel ing among Christians that we are on the eve Of a great revival. With this anticipation let us study at the prayer meeting on Wednesday evening" January 4. "The Story of Pentecost." :"
 A fellowship meeting is planned at the Con- gregational church in Brook6eld Center for Tuesday, January 10th. The Newtown church is asked to send a good delegation Carriages will meet all trains at Brook field Junction. Delegates are asked to carry a basket lunch the Brookfeld people prov de COCOA tea cof- fee and milk. The morning session begins at ii o'clock
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PARLOR PRIDE STOVE POLISH.

few drops of ParlOr Pride Stove Polish gives the stove a brilliant lustre shine, making the stove fit for the parlor. No soiled handS-easy to apply-alwayS ready. Requires no water or mixing (water used in paste polish rusts the stove). No dried-up paste remains after using awhile. Parlor Pride good to the last drop. Sold by all dealers. Large, sample bottle free (no express or postage to pay). Give name of your dealer and address PARLOR PRIDE MFG. CO.,, Boston, Mass.
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BE EOUlCK.

Not minute should be lost when a child shows symptoms of croup. Cham berlain's Cough Remedy given as soon as the child becomes hoarse, or even after the croupy cough appears, will prevent the attack. It never fails, and is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; Taylor, Curtis & Co.,, Sandy Hook, w. N. Hurd, Long Hill; Ernest Rawley, Hawleyville; A. B. Blake man, Botsford; D. s. Mead Branchville.
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FRANK EGAN.

Frank Egan, son of James Egan, died on Tuesday, aged 40 years as the result of an apoplectic stroke. A brother, Joseph Egan of Bridgeport, and a sister, Mrs Pagan of Brooklyn, survive him. The funeral took place on We'd nesday from the residence of his uncle, Edward Egan, and from thence to St Roses church, Father O'Reilly otfici- atinng. The pail bearers were James Richard Egan, Michael White and Mi chael Sheehan. Funeral Director Keating had the arrangements in charge
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TOWN TOPICS.
OBITUARY
MRS J. R. TOMLINSON.

M RS d. R. IOMLlNSoN.
 Mrs Mariette Botsford TomlinSon, widow of the late J. R. Tomlinson, died on Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs A. R. Bris- COG, in Bethel, aged Il years. Three weeks ago she visited in Sandy Hook. Mrs Tomlinson was woman of refined temperament and loveable character and will be deeply mourned. She is survived by two sons, R. s. TomlinsOn of Suffield and J. L. Tomlinson of Bridgeport, and the daughter, already named. She was member of the Newtown Congregational church. Flu neral services took place on Thursday morning from the home of Mrs Briscoe in Bethel, Rev H. L. Slack officiating. The remains were then conveyed to St Johns church, Sandy Hook, where services were held, Rev O. O. Wright officiating. The burial was in Berk- shire. The pail bearers were H. G. Curtis, Frank Mitchell, Charles Minor, W. B. Ackley, Dr Betts and D. G. Beers.
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TRINITY PARISH NOTES.
CHRISTMAS AT TRINITY CHURCH.

The Sunday school service and Christmas tree was held in the church on Christmas eve at half past seven. The church had been beautifully deco rated with wreathS of ground pine about the pillars and over the memOri- al ta blets, a large evergreen star above the gallery, tlanked by triangles and circles of the same material, and rood screen covered with laurel. A large Christmas tree stood in front of the chancel, covered with brilliant or naments, filled with gifts and lighted with wax taperS. The service war, begun with singing hymn 539, "Jc 4 fills our inmost hearts to-day" fo1f lowed by the Christmas sentences t>u Evening prayer, the Lords prayer a1A versicleS. Psalm 132 was read respon. sively followed by the Gloria. The older scholars then repeated the StC,y of the Nativity as contained lin the second chapter of St Luke'S Gospel, the first 20 verses, and answered Ques tions bringing out the truth of the incarnation. This was followed by hymn $40, "Once in royal David's city," The infant class then recited their Christmas lesson in rhyme, and sang their carol, "Chime the bells, for the Christ is born." The rector then LuduC d oUd ol Ul1C SOlOlUlOA Ol the school, showing steady growth in the prizes for attendance for the year ending with Advent, as follows: First prize, Marguerite Beecher, who was present 50 Sundays. Second prize, Flor ence Beecher, present 49 Sundays. Third prize, Rodney Shepard, present IS Sundays: Fourth prize, Leonard Wright, present 46 Sundays. Fifth prize, Royal Hawley, present 39 Sun days since he began January IT. The following scholars received honorable mention: Sanford Beers, George Stu- art. May Nortbrop, Elsie Ferris, Lodrick James, Edith Northrop, Cath 6l, "Hark, what mean those holy distributed. The rector was assisted by the superintendent, D. G. Beers, and James B. Nichols, Frank Black man and David George. The older scholars received books; the little chil- dren, dolls and toys, with fancy box of candy, an orange, and beautiful Christm as card. After the Apostles Creed, versicles, the collects for Christ mas, Innocents, Epiphany, "Lighten our darkness" and '"The grace of our Lord," the service was concluded by the singing to the old tune of Corona tion Hymn 54, While shepherds watched their t1ocks by night. ''
 On Christmas day there was Morn ing Prayer and the celebration of the Holy Communion at II o'clock. The sermon was on "The Mystery of the Incarnation" from lst Timothy 3: 16 and the offering was for the Fund fo1 the Aged and Infrm Clergy. Follow. ing is the program of the Christmas music:
 Anthem. Behold bring you good ttd-
 ings, F. Lynes Vente.
 GloriaS.
 le Deum, Hodges in ma j .Jubilate in F, A. Holden Hymn @
 Response 460.
 Gloria Tibi 3s9.
 Hymn 59.
 Otfertory. Salvador, Chas. Humphries SanctuS 422.
 Hymn 2l9.s
 Gloria in Excelsis, Kingsbury Nunc DimitiS.
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We have large stock of mems, boys and youths felt and rubber boots, all new and up-to-date goods. Also nice line of ladies', warm, felt lined shoes and slippers. If in need of anything in this line and you wish to save little money, it will pay you to call at the Sandy Hook Shoe Store.
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DEATHS.

PHILADELPHIA. PA,-December ?, 1904 Charles H. Morehouse, son of Mr and Mrs O. A. Warehouse of Bethel and grandson of Mrs Oscar Bartra m of New Milford, aged 27 years months and IA days. The funeral and bur- ial were in Philadelphia. Pa, Tuesday, De- cember 6
 BETHEL-December 27. Mrs John R. Tomlin- son. aged Fl years
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Town Clerk Houlihan has appointed Oscar PitZschler, assistant town clerk, for term expiring January, 1906
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Unless you have tried w. w. Stevens & Co.'s 5A blankets you don't know what bargains mean. Rene mber they are at Danbury, Is White street.
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William, Joseph and M. J. Bradley of New York passed Christmas day with their parents, MT and Mrs Thom as J. Bradley.
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Miss Katie Campbell is passing the holidays with her parents, MT and Mrs Patrick Campbell
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A. w. Peck, Jr.. leaves early in Jan- uary to represent Sargent X Co.,, hard ware manufacturers of New Haven, in the Southwest, with headquarters in Dallas Tex
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Miss Annie McNamara of Bridgeport passed the holidays with her parents, Mir and Mrs Michael McNamara, in the Glen
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The Richards entertainment, Satur- day night, is for the benefit of the NeWtoWn library. An informal dance is being planned by the young people following the entertainment.
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Frederick Chambers of Waterbury passed Wednesday night with Minott Augur
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Miss Helen Kilbride of Newark N. J, is the guest of her grandmother, Mrs John Kilbride
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Miss Kathryn Houlihan of Hart ford is visiting her father, Ex-Senator HOulihan.
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Mrs Eliza Kilbride and daughter, Mary, of New Haven, will be guests on New Years of MT and Mrs John H. Haugh.
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Mrs Harvey Decker entertained bel mother and two brothers from Butler N. J., over Sunday.
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Guests of Dr and Mrs R. N. Betts, Christmas day, were MT and Mrs Charles B. BettS of Camden, N. J., MT and Mrs William B. Ackley, Misses Ethel Grace and Pearl Parsons and Herbert Parsons.
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Mrs George Hubbell and Mrs John Cornwall of Bridgeport are guests at s. P. GlOver'S.
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Miss B. F. HOnan of NewtOwn and Daniel J. Honan of Bridgeport spent Christmas with their parents, MT and Mrs M. Honan, of Taunton.
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James Larner of Waterbury passed Christmas day with MT and Mrs Pat rick Larner
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Mrs w. E. Sturges and Misses Jen- nie and May Sturges, are guests of her parents, MT and Mrs E. F. Andrews.
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Miss Lulu Black man of Passaic, N. J., passed the holidays with her par entS, MT and Mrs J. M. Blackman.
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The musical program rendered at St Roses on Christmas day will be re-
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Miss Clara and Clinton Beers are vis- iting in BrOOktield.
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There was pleasant birthday gath ering at Mrs s. B. Camps, Saturday, in honor of her 6Sth birthday. She was remembered with a number of gifts.
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Mir and Mrs George Stevens passed Christmas day in Danbury.
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MT and Mrs Ben Corning passed Christmas day with MT and Mrs George Banks at BOtsford.
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Miss Grace Lake is passing a week at Windsor, Mass.
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Miss Edith Quackenbush of Purdy's Station, N. Y., is passing the holidays with her parents, MT and Mrs Joseph QuackenbuSh.
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We Are Ready for Every
 Holiday Shopper.

Right up to the close of the store, Saturday night, this will be attractive place for you who seek Christmas gifts.
 Every part of the store has it's share in the big and good exhibit. There many, many new things-and just many useful staple things that are suited for remembrances.
 The holiday store is the same as the everyday store in brightness and interest and readiness for service.
 Make it your shopping home. Use it's conven' fences and comforts. Enjoy 1t all and enjoy It tnor oughly.'
 If in doubt about anything, ask any man with his hat off. Don't think you bother anybody. You don't We are all here to serve you. We will make that service as full and hearty you will let us
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Mrs Dillon, widow of the man killed at Botsford, is in need. Any money or goods handed to Father Fox will be given to a deserving person, as she has three children.
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NOR SALE-Twn COWS coming years old,
 one due nOw,r he other with calf days old. E. l.. Johnson, Newtown, Conn.
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MT and Mrs Peter Jacobson of the Glen have Christmas present, a born on Tuesday.
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Lemons, orar ges, figs, grapes and dates for the New Years.' feast atthe store of Betts & Betts.
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MT and Mrs Howard Bassett of Shel- ton, ,and Mrs Sarah Glover and Norman Glover were guests on Christmas day of MT and Mrs A. w. BasSett.
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w. w. Finch passed Christmas ir Southington.
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A ball under the auspices of Eagle Rock circle, Companions of the Forest, and Court Sandy Hook, Foresters of America, twill be held on Monday night, January2, at St Mary's hall. A sup per will be served in the school room below. The ladies are canvassing on $lO gold piece and Foresters' sofa pillow. Excellent music from out of town will be provided for the occasion. A large number are expected from out of town
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Miss Mabel Jencks is the guest of her aunt, Mrs A. D. Fairchild.
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THE Pill DEL "A MINISTRIES.
A LIBRARY BENEFIT.

The time is now near at hand for the entertainment which is to be giv en by the Phi Delta minstrels at the Town hall on Saturday evening, Janu- ary 2l. The rehearsals, which are held in New Haven each week promise to turn out one of the best programs which the society has ever rendered. Hawley Lincoln, a prominent soloist of New Haven, will surely entertain the audience with his good work. Harry North, noted elocutionist, will entertain those present with his Dutch readings. Leroy A. Bucking ham, who is one of the end men, will produce his side splitting speciality will be under the skilled guidance of Arthur J. Wing, who is considered one of the best interlocutors in the state. Snappy jokes and good music will keep every one entertained until the fall of the curtain. Dancing will follow the program and good time is promised to all who attend. Remem- Der that the proceeds of this enter tainment IS for the Library benefit.
 Ella Wheeler Wilcox gives Warren G. Richards this high endorsement: My Dear MT Richards: I want to thank you for your delightful recitals. My friends were all charmed with your character sketches. You are wonder fully versatile. Sincerely Ella Wheeler Wilcox]. MT Richards ap- pears at the Town hall, Saturday even- ing.
 A. T. Nettleton passed the Christi
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B. J. Hall is confined to his house most of the time by the doctors order, owing to an injury to his leg.
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Every seat in the auditorium at the church was filed Mon- day night, at the Christmas service of the Sunday scheol. while 7o or more people found seats in the galleries. The service was very pleasant one, and it was plain to be seen the audi ence were keenly interested. Two songs, "Sleep, Little Lambs, Sleep," and "Snow Flakes Failing" by com pany of boys, were well received. Rev Otis w. Barker told a capital Christ mas story. The children who took part in the little cantata, "The Fairies," were Gordon Gale, Joseph Wright, Irene Northrop, Mabel Gil bert, Elmira Elliott, Lillle Frank. James Peck, Jessie Gilbert, Mary Ev- eretts and Alice Smith. The superin- tendent, A. P. Smith, made a brief address. A gift, box of candy and an orange were given to each of the 100 children present. The interest taken in this latter part of the program was keen on the children's part. The young ladies who deserve the credit for the excellence of the affair were Miss Julia Duncombe, Misses Jessie and Mabel Taylor and Mss Elsie Moore. Mrs Hewitt kindly trained the children in the singing.
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Charles Bedat has been confined to the house for few, days with the prevailing epidemic, pink eye.
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THE BRIDGEPORT MARKET.
QUOTATIONS FURNISHED BY RU'
 6 DARLING. BRIDGEPORT.

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 OButter, choice creamery prints BOG lb; creamery tubs 25a27, choice dairy 23a26. fair to good lSa22c. common 14a15; cheese, factory l2a14. dairy. 12al4; eggs, fresh nearby 3s; chickens alive 11Ad14c lb; fowls, alive 11a 13c :; calves salOc; pigs 6a6h; hogs 4a5; potatoes, 70 bu,;, onions. red 75aS0c, yellow. 75ca1 .0o bu ; cabbages, 2.C0aa5 per 100; carrots 40c bu; tur- l.50 bu: beans, marrow ss.25; pea SIPS; honey l4al6; be-swaX, Soc lb; apples, Bald wins, 1.25a2.25; Greetings 125a2.OO.
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A. T. Nettleton passed the Christi mas holidays in New York and Stam- ford,
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days at Passaic, N. J.
 At the home of L. c. Gilbert, Mon- day, were entertained large party of friends and relatives, while still more were invited to spend the evening with them. One feature of the evening worthy of mention was the reading of poems written by some noted authors whose names surely ought to be men, tioned in history. Needless to say everything was made complete in it's details, music, etc. Later an elaborate lunch was served. One and all can only wish for many happy Christmas celebrations in that hospitable home.
 MT and Mrs E. M. Peck entertained at dinner, Monday, c. s. Russell and family, Eugene Peck and wife and MT and Mrs c. $. Curtis. After partaking of bountiful dinner, the next thing to be considered was the unloading of tree we'll filled with gifts for one and all.
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In teas and coffees Taylor, Curtis & Go. have good goods. In coffee the Hermitage and l775 have no superior in their lines. An extra line of canned goods. Try can of squash.
 At the Brick store seasonable values will be found for men and women in underwear. An extra value in black sateen skirts for ladies, lined and un- lined
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Miss Kathryn and John P. Honan visited their sister at Mt St Vincent. N. Y., this week
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MT and Mrs F. F. Andrews enter tained quite large family party on Christmas day. The guests included: MT and Mrs w. E. Sturges and two little daughters of Great Plain. MT and Mrs s. w. Dibble and son of Hawleyville, Miss Mabel Sturges, Miss Fannie Andrews and F. w. Andrews The appearance of Santa Claus and the distribution of gifts from Christ mas tree added much to the merri- ment of the occasion.
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For Sale.
Long Hill, Conn.

15 young cows.some springing. 15 tons barn hay; will exchange COWS for one or two saddle ponies. something: that will ride or drive. F. ;. HOSFORD, New Preston, Conn.
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Miss Ella Anderson passed the holi- days at Passaic, N. J.
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NOR SALE-One new Chase Circular Saw r Mill Complete with Belts. Saw, Blower. 3O- Horse Power Cornish Boiler, mounted p Horse Power Engine with all attachments All in Mo- shape. Price reasonable. Call or address David Penney & Son, New Fairfield. Conn. Care W. k. Hart.
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10 buy, COWS, steerS, calves, chickens, or anything In live SlUcA to butcher. 5. Snow. otepAey. Conn.
 uOUSEkEEPERS recommend Silverau xs u the OeSt Silver POilsL. Try It. keld c Lodu. lOol Maln street. Bridgeport.
 pIGS THAT NJ IKE POkkr rKS-Pure blood ChesIer NhI.e- Nog..I Uage fed." shau nave aUOuL OcLOoer 2U lVV you..s pi,, ready lo xo and am now Duoklug oiuers IO. the same. GeL your Oruer ln eariy Ju have Lilc nrsI pick. F. l.. Clafh. 424 AUrlh d ve, iSl iugepvrt, UUnn. Telephone as-4.
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NOR SALE-A fresh COW i've years old with
 r calf (cheap) at WoOlsey's Ranch, Hatter- town. Price thirty five dollars.
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"Self Treatment.'
 by Helen " ilmans. Price postpaid 1oc Good Rocks for every body to read. List of books free l.. Parsons, Agt.. Sandy Hook. Conn.
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FOR SALE-Best 1OOO-lb. general purpose and T driving horse in the state for $75; bar, estate. live stock, farm produce, horses. wag- ons and harnesses sold on commission at reaS- enable figures. Let me hear what you have and what you want J. J. Brophey, 64 Grand St., DanburY, Conn.
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Wanted.

800 choice Mink by Jan. 1st; will pay as high as E for extra choice dark mink and from BPS to s, for pale and dark Mink; Skunk No. 1, Sl.65; RaccOOn, large No. 1, $i.7O; extra dark one. Sl. 50 to g 50; Red Foxes, 8 to S4. Others accordingly. Give me trial and you will be con vinc-d that higher quotations will net you smaller returns. Ask THE BEE about ne.
 ERWIN q. ATOHISON,
 - Gaylordsville, Conn.
 Telephone Call 94-5 Sherman.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-02-25

"a a datsy keFtin 1876 is it asserted
tnat ".A{isa Isfydgas has been chose tc
wake the sieepers III meeting ana. Ua,
Ins mash pceud q his place. must
neesss haye 4 fox taile fixed 10 tic end
q u isHig static. wglerewiHl he may
crush the faces Of theiu that viii have
nalS in ttnnn OF discalrse." This cuel-
Satie Individual was likewise armed
with Il silarra ,Ilorne' for the benefit
CT those who *be most s~ounde." There
- 4 record al tie use of this implement.
upon Mr.. ~F9lallins, who WAS sleeping;
comfortably in The corner of his pew
'Ellen Alien thrust his staff behind
Dame Ballard TO give him a grievou
prick upon the hand. whereupon Mr..
Totnkins did spring much above HE
floor and with terrible force did strike
his head against the wall and also 10
The great wonder OF all '~prophanelie'
eXeiaim in 4 loud voice. .Buss the wood
chuck" he dreaming. as it seemed. thar
a Woodchuck had seized him and bit
his hand,
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-02-25

horseshoe nails Kicked about the
roads OF the world by horses ~ianunlera-
bic are far from the useless fragments
we might think them. fstinsnaEeFs fell
US there IS % iron 50 we'll fitted for
their purpose as that derived frem
horseshoe nails and similar worn frag-
menfs TiTe nails. Illtle originally of
the best stuff aDtalfitDIe. receive from
the constant pounding of the horses
feet on hard surfaces a peculiar an
neaiinS and t~otIghening, making them
2 most Perfect substance for tie man
1faeture OF tile finest gun barrels.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-02-25
The clever nrnhrnnn.

Speaking of the great power the
Brahmans in India possess in localizing
thought, 4 prominent Brahman said
recently: "We would consider q game
of chess as played in this country mere
child'S play. An ordinary Brahman
chess player could carry on three or
four games at q time without inconven,
fence. The usual game played by the
BrahmanS consists in checkmating with
one pawn designated when the play be-
gins. / have seen a maj perform a long
problem in multiplication and division,
at the same time noting the various
sounds and discussions going on about
him in the room. l have seen Il man
compose a triple acrostic in Sanskrit in
a given meter, at the same time having
three well versed men trying 10 over
throw him in his argument on reli-
gion."
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1904-02-25
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