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METHODIST CHURCH ITEMS.

Rev and Mrs Dikeman are in Water bury attending the annual session of the New York East conference. They will also visit their son in TOrrington.
 There will De no service in the Methodist church, next Sunday, April 9, on account of the absence of the pastor.
 MT and Mrs Oscar Plumb and daughter of Nichols have been the guests of s. B. Hayes,
 Mrs Mlon B. Hawley is very sick with that dreaded disease, appendfci- tis. She has a trained nurse caring for her, who has herself had the dis ease. Mrs HawleY Chas the sym pathy of host of friends. Mrs l.. c. Gilbert of Newtown is also with her daughter.
 long time, is now very sick and no hopes for his recovery are held out. William Nichols is caring for him at present.
 Miss Bessie French is spending a few days with Mrs Spencer Bray at the parsonage in Saugatuck. Mrs J. M. Baker is spending a few days with friends in Brooklyn. Daniel Davis has new pair of bay work horses.
 G. w. Stillman, who has been liv- | ing in the Lewis Edwards place, has moved into M. H. Thorpe's tenement house.
 MT and Mrs William G. Coley and guests gaesVo of George ' 5: ooiey. "'' ''n 'n'
 Edward Hayes and Miss Bertha Sherman of New Haven have visited their grandfather, Edson Hayes.
 Mrs E. B. Corning of Bridgeport is spending the week with her mother Mrs c. E. Osborne.
 MT and Mrs J. M. Baker have been improving their house ,by having a new piazza built across the front.
 Miss Jennie Wells is spending few days in Monroe, the guest of Mrs Ed ward Curtis.
 Robert Edwards, who has been at the Bridgeport hospital, has so far re- covered as to return to the home O1 his parents, MT and Mrs Daniel Ed wards.
 Mrs Mary Staufler is suffering with rheumatism. | Charles Staufler, who lives near Le vi H. Edwards, had nice year-olo heifer, color red and white, stray from his pasture, about week ago. If any one has seen the animal they will con fer a favor by letting MT Staufiel know.
 Mrs Birdsey Peck and daughter, Al. ma, of Hattertown, were guests, Sat urday, of MT and Mrs Botsford Peck
 William Osborne of Velvet street is suffering with the grip, this week. | Mrs Frank BibbinS of EaStOn was a guest, one day last week, of her sister, Mrs Botsford Peck. | Miss Rosetta Read has returned to her old position with w. B. Halligan the milliner, in Bridgeport.
 Mrs Levi H. Edwards has fine or ange tree which has five or six orange: on it.
 We have good stock of mems boots also mems working and dress shoes at reasonable prices. Buy your footwear of us and save your fare to Bridgeport We can fit you.-[Stephen French at the Depot.
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66e Benhan1 ShOeCo.,
 Derby.
EDITORIAL INK DROPS,
Derby.

A strong support is back of Gen Heman O. Averill for reappointmen nt as cattle commissioner. The Litch- field county delegation is reported to be almost solid for Gen Averill and Fairfield county is said to be almost as strong in his support. Hartford Daily Times.
 No man in the state is probably as we'll equipped for this position as Gen Averill. He has given the work a painstakaking care that has con- mended him to farmers on all sides. In Grange circles he has proved help full, cheerfully responding to calls to address Grange meetings. If faithful service, ability and experience count for anything, Gov Roberts should re- appoint Gen Averill.
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MONROE.
ON THE SQUARE.

A special communication of Wash ington lodge, No. 19, F. & A. M., at the lodge rooms on Monday evening, April 10, for conferring the F. 0. de- gree on four candidates.
 The regular meeting of the Grange occurs on Friday evening, April IA. There will be work in the third and fourth degrees. Refreshments will be served at the close.
 The entertainment in the East Vil- lage church was one Of the most suc- cessful ever given and every number on the program was applauded. 1t netted the society the neat sum of S26. Andrew l.. Burr has been appointed to settle the estate of the late George A. Mallory.
 The estate of Charles Hubbell has been settled whereby Russell l.. Hub bell becomes owner of the place in East Village, formerly owned by Reu ben Stowe.
 Edward c. Shelton and William E. French attended King Hiram lodge No. 12, of Derby, on Friday evening last and witnessed the B. A. degree.
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SCUTHFORD.
LOCAL EXCITEMENT,


 Last Saturday April 1, much excitement was caused in this locality by supposed sparks from a passing train setting fire to the woods, which spsead Tapdy the nigh wind scatter neighborhood and from the railroad 1sa ran to to from destroying barns and other buildings
 Your correspondent is wondering if you have any readers whose memory can stretch far enough back into the past and recall such day in March as March 29, 1905.
 Samuel Knapp moved his family from this vicinity the past week. They are now located about midway between Seymour and Ansonia. MT Knapp is in the employ of Haskins, the gardener.
 Miss Edith Curtis of Bridgeport, her parents at Maple Shade farm, has returned to Bridgeport.
 Mrs Orr, who was recently called to Jersey City by the death of a relative, has returned home.
 T. E. Wheeler sawed a number of cords of wood with his gasoline en- zine for c. N. Curtis, one day last week, and made quick work of it.
 George Pierce is very feeble.
 T. F. WOlcOtt has resumed his form CT occupation for c. M. Wells, the place being made vacant by McCheehy suddenly taking leave and leaving his wages behind and also his personal ef- fectS, including sum of money at Henry Davis, where he boarded. Af CT about two weeks, more or less it was ru L. pred he was In the employ, of the Anso m- Water Co. So suicide or foul play must benia aside. set
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SHERMAN.
WHAT'S DOING HEREABOUTs.

WHAT'S DOING HEREABOUTS.
 Isaac Stuart is on the sick list.
 Mrs Johnson returned to her home, last Saturday, from the Danbury hos pital.
 Mrs w. B. Hungerford has been vis- iting in Danbury, and Brewster, N. Y., the past week.
 The funeral of Miss Mary Titus was held at the residence of Isaac Stuart, last Sunday. Rev MT Byles of Gay louisville officiated. The deceased was 93 years old. Undertaken N. T. Hun- gerford had the funeral arrangements in charge.
 Rev Dr Davis was calling on the sick in the north part of the town, last Sat urday.
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WEST BEDDING.

CHURCH AND PERSONAL NOTES.
 Rev William Reed was entertained at F. A. Carter's, over Sunday.
 The weekly prayer and class meeting will be held in the parlors of the church, on Thursday evening.
 Miss Julia Barnum of New York is visiting her parents, MT and Mrs Stephen Barnum.
 Miss Ives and Miss Meeker of Ban. bury visited at Arthur Stuart's, dur. ing the past week.
 Edgar Crofut has bought a new horse.
 Mrs Edwin Durgy has been quite ill during the past week, but is slowly improving.
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sTEPNEY.

WALTER SHERWOOD KNOWN HERE.
 Walter Sherwood, Trinity 1905, who was drowned at Hartford, on Satur- day. while canoeing with his brother on the flooded meadows near the Con- necticut river, was relative of the Seeley family in this place and often spent part of his vacation here. MT Sherwood was very bright young man, standing second in bis class at en him an honored position at the class graduation. The loss to his wid- owed mother is peculiarly sad and hard to bear, she having lost her hus- band not long ago suddenly, by an ac, cident while he had charge of com. pany of men at construction work on the N. Y., N. H. & Hartford R. R.
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LYONS PLAINS.
PERSONAL CHAT.

Miss Lizzie Goodsell has returne q home, after spending some time in WeStpOrt.
 Oscar Davis has been the guest ot his mother, Mrs Eliza Davis.
 Morton Lyon spent Sunday at home @ Rev MT Jepson conducted Lenter services in Emmanuel church on Wed nesday evening. He was the guest al Mrs Frank Lyon's.
 Mail Carrier Keane is rejoicing ove1 the birth of a son.
 Mrs John Williams, Miss Annie Ludford and Mrs H. H. Nichols were the guests of Mrs Albert Williams of Fairfi cid, one day last week.
 Mrs l.. R. Hoyt returned home on Wedn eSday.
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A. D. MUNsON INJURED.


 A. D. Munson, the blacksmith in Saturday, with a shaving knife. He is unable to work.
 Wales Warner will move, Wednes- day, into William Wakeley's house. Quite a number are changing their places of abode.
 A social dance was enjoyed at the home of GGttlieb Keuhne, Thursday evening. It was given for the benefit of his son, who is soon to move to New Haven. All wish him success in his new home.
 Most of the farmers have finished their wood piles and are now busy with their farm work. Some have com menced blowing. Wesley Fowler planted an acre of peas, last week. The writer thinks he is the first one in that line. Per. hapS his many friends would like an invitation to dinner, one of these days. MT Beard, the miller, is expected home from his trip to Porto Rico, this week. His friends hope the trip has been benefit to his health and that soon the buzz of the saw in the mill ] will be heard.
 Fred Luff has commenced to take his milk to Newtown with the rest o1 his neighbors.
 The mud, which has been quite 1 deep, dried up quite a little during the pleasant days of last week. One would think summer had surely come but the thunder shower, Thursday, made quite change and ice formed an inch thick.
 1 Harry Platt vas taken to the Water bury hospital, last Saturday. He is under Dr Cranes care and his friends | feel much encouraged about him. Charles l.. Hotchkiss is out of quar antine and has resumed his position at the Hawkins Manufacturing Go.
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John w. Booth, Genera1 ReDairinp

Brazing, cast iron as we'll as other metals machine work. screw cutting, turning. bur nishing and polishing, lawn mowers, knives, shears, sickles, lawn shears sharpened, horse and toilet clippers ground by special power and Knives regroend All % the abovHsp bHpvr Warrants % ed to cut Saw filing in general. Umbrellas repaired with new ribs and covers; have a frames included. Bicycles, guns, revolvers. carpet sweepers, sewing machines, violins. etc, put in order. Key fitting, locks, trunks. fishing rods, and many other things repaired. Pneumatic tires of all descriptions on notice. ders receiVe promnt @ Attention n a You vii n tnd me at junction of Bridge, East and Grove Sts. All work guaranteed
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TRUMBULL.

E. H. Rogers is working for w. R. Muirhead, carpenter and builder, of Bridgeport.
 Mrs c. w. Ferris of Fairfield visited E. H. Rogers, one day last week.
 Mrs $. F. Clark is spending some time with her daughter, Mrs D. J. BOtsford.
 Miss Harriet Hall of Huntington is now stopping with the family of Beach Lyon.
 Miss Loretta Mcclure has been quite sick, requiring the attention of Dr Hill.
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BRIDGEWATER,

LEE s. DICKINSON BUYS FINE STOCK.
 Lee $. Dickinson, accompanied by H. w. Treat, was in Patterson, N. Y., last week, looking for Holstein COWS. He bought about 20 COWS and young cattle. Some of the COWS are finely bred and are choice ones. Among his purchases was fine registered bull o1 the DeKol family. Jerome V. Bald win of West Patterson assisted MI Dickinson is driving them here apC spent Thursday night at the pleasant Dickinson home.
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NEWS IN BRIEF,

Mrs B. Curtis is on the sick list. Dr Green attends her.
 A trained nurse arrived at Mrs Har- vey's, Friday. Mrs Harvey is very ill.
 George Curtis was in Brookfield. Sunday, the guest of MT Blackman.
 Miss Hattie Curtis expects to go to Bridgeport to make it her future home. Southbury people will be very sorry to have her go as she was quite a prominent young lady. The best wishes of Southbury people go with her.
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a few weeks.

few weeks.
 Orrin Talmadge is staying at B. s. Hawley's for while.
 Last Sunday afternoon Sunday school was started in Booths Hill. These neighborhood Sunday schools are proving very pleasant and helpful, and gather in number of children who have no other church connection.
 Mrs Kate Laidlaw is with her par ent tS for short time.
 MT and Mrs E. s. Hawley were guests of MT and Mrs George Knight. last week.
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TASHUA.

REV R. B. WHIPPLE HAS WESTERN
 CALLS.
 Rev R. Bancroft Whipple, who has just completed 10 years at Tashua, has been called to St Johns church, Grand Haven, Mich, also to act as chaplainsof the diocesan school fol girls. He has also received call to Kansas City, Neb., and has various ot- fers in the East, all of which he has under cOnsidera tiOn.
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EASTON.

Following is record of the ther- mometer for the month of March: l, Is; 2, '; 3, 12; 4, 24; 5, 6; 6, 22 ', 13; 8, 30; g, 26; 10, 31; II, IS; 12, Is: 13, 10; IA, IS; 15, Is; 16. IS; IT, 30; IS, 26; 19, 40; 20, 32; 21, 30; P, 26; g, 2S; 24, 26; 25, 40; 26, 25; 27, 40; 28, 35; 29, 37; 30, 3S: 3l, 34.-[C. l.. Booth.
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sOUTHBURY.
TIDINGs FROM HULL's HILL.

TIDINGS FROM HULL'S HILL. CriSS Christensen entertained friends from Naugatuck, recently. Thomas Tinker ton has a new pair of working oxen.
 Miss Ovaline Burr is still caring for her sister at Stevenson.
 Miss Anna Seabury and Miss Abby Lewis were calling on the hill, last Saturday.
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Dress Goods Dept. PLAIN AND FANCY
 MOHATRS

A full assortment of MohairS in widths from 42 to 45 inches every yard imported.
 Check effects, among them white grounds, black grounds, with white stripes; others with raised cords, the popular green and blue checked effects, p]aids and1overplaids.
 At soc yard--Imported Mohairs, Shepherd Check and Plaid Effects, in
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NEWS OF THE WEEK.

Mrs Harry BoWles is entertaining a friend from Woodbury.
 Miss Florence Turkington of Morris has been spending part of her vacation at Rev F. A. Holden's.
 Miss Pauline Rehnberg entertained Miss Ada Worden of Shelton, last week.
 Mrs Eleanor Judson has returned to her home here for the summer.
 George and May Hecox spent last week in New Haven with their sister.
 Lee Elderd is with his family for
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HUNTINGTON.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTE

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES. There will be services in the Con- gregational church, Huntington, every evening next week, except Saturday, beginning at 7.3O. Rev l.. T. Buell.
 will assist the pastor. Rev F. A.
 Holden. It is probable on Monday
 evening there will be a debate by the EndeaVor society on "Woman Suf- frage." Services will be held several
 afternoons, notice of which will be
 given later
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We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on 50-cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your cough or cold. We also guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money refunded.
 R. H. BEERS & CO.,, Newtown,
 BETTs & BETTs, Sandy Hook.
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SOUTH BRITAIN.

MEN EAT COLD DINNERS AND WHACK
 CARPETS.
 House cleaning has commenced, SC the men must expect to eat cold din. nerS and help shake the carpets and otherwise make themselves useful They ought to be able to raise dust if it is muddy outside. No doubt they will enjoy cleanliness of the whole house with the rest when all is done and order restored.
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab lets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. w. Groves sig nature is on each box. 25c.
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Don't forget we are headquarters for the celebrated w. l.. Douglas shoes for men and boys; none better made. Also some good bargains in other leading brands in patent calf, vici kid and rus set leather, all new spring styles. TCorbett's Shoe Store.
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Silk Dept.

A splendid assortment of Silk Shirt Waist Suitings. Fancy Weaves, Check, Stripe and Warp Prints in an almost endless variety of the newest color combinations popular for the new Shirt Waist suits, 2 to 27 inches wide. Special value at Sl yard.
 Left Aisle, Rear.)
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and love Miss Lord for her faithful service. were glad to welcome among 5hf m. last week. Rev MT Raymond mother field worker of the Bible socle- ty of Connecticut. On Friday even ,ng Rev MT Raymond addressed the mems meeting in the Congregational church and was delighted to see the heartfelt spirit of the men Of Bethei, saying to one of the brethren later that he thought this one of the most remarkable meetings of it's kind held in the state On Sunday morning MT Raymond spoke to the sorrowing con, gregation at the Congregational church. Very clearly and simply he led them from their grief over the loss of their dear pastor to the thought of our responsibility and our privilege as members of Gods commonwealth, tax ing for his text, "Our citizenship IS m heaven" speaking from three points of privilege: Gods protection, caring for His own people; liberty, 1reemeI .;1 1T in Christ Jesus; advancement, till ln Gods own time we shall be changed into his image. We think of Gods kingdom as far away but distance does not affect citizenship. Our country has those all over the world whom It owns and will protect even to giving of life for their safety. In closing MT Raymond exhorted the people to press | on till they too should be given an en- trance into Gods own commonwealth. METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.
 Rev K. e. Howell, former pastor of the Methodist church, will preach in the church next Sunday.
 Rev R. s. Pardington, pastor of the Methodist church, preached his last sermon here, Sunday evening. He left Bethel Wednesday morning for wa l terbury, where he will attend the con ference As yet he has made no def nite plans for the future, but expects to make his home in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Miss Alice Nichols of Torrington has returned to her duties there as teacher, after spending a weeks vaca- l tion here.
 l The Current Events club met with
 Mrs George Osborne of Greenwood avenue, Monday evening. The meet | ing was in charge of Miss Anna Kyle, the subject being the Lake Poet,
 Lamb.
 l Rev A. Shaw of St Andrews Epis. copal church, Meriden, preached in St Thomas church, last Friday evening
 John McGregor of Bridgeport has
 been visiting relatives in town.
 Rev A. c. Hurd of the Army anc
 Navy Y. M. c. A. building of Brook
 lyn, has been visiting his parents 1T
 this place.
 Miss Bertha Benedict of Long Hill is spending her spring vacation witt her parents on Grassy Plain street.
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NEW MILFORD.

Ackley, Hatch & Marsh are in with car 0 fine Missouri horses.
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You can Tot do a good job with cheap paint any more than you can make whistle out of pigs tail. Cheap paint will keep up good front for awhile but before long will show what it is made of. Mineral oil, cheap colors and careless grinding is the fo r. mula for cheap paint. After the first washing it will begin to rub off, crum- ble away and fall off, then the Job must be done over again. You might
 have saved good deal of time, worry and expense, if you had purchased John w. Masury's pure 1inseed oil household and railroad paints.-[Harry
 Rider, 612 Water street, Bridgeport.
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The Reliable Double
 Store.

Latest Designs Ladies' Footwear. For Spring and Summer wear we suggest some one ot the following styles A Kid Laced Boot at $500 20 different shapes and weights
 Also in Button. A Kid Laced Boot at 2.SO Particularly attractive and as
 ask s for. Oxford Ties, 2.SO With hssvy s,syyH sqss Rss or or light light soles- Our line at 200 Embracing Boots. laced or but
 " and light. soles-both Black
 Kid and Tan effects. Boots and Oxfords at l.oO Various weights and styles. An inspection will demon strate that we furnish more al the price than any other store
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FRldHTFUL. SUFFERING dRELlEVED

Suffering frightfully from the viru- lent poisons of undigested food, 0. G. Grayson of Lulu, Miss, took Dr Kings New Life Pills, with the result," he writes, "that was cured" All stom- ach and bowel disorders give way to their tonic, laxative properties. 25c at R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; Betts & Betts, Sandy Hook; w. N. Noble, A. W. Twiss, Bethel; Connery Bros, Georgetown; G. D. O'Dell, Cornwall Bridge; D. Hawley, Hawleyville; R. F. Smith, West Cornwall; Peck & Co.,, Brooktield Center; w. J. Beehler, Brookteld; Allen Joyce, Roxbury Station, druggists.
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 Miss Lillie A. Treat spent Sunday in New York City visiting Miss Ma belle Sanford.
 Mrs Dora K. Sanford and Miss Ma belle are expected at their country home in the near future.
 Mrs E. R. Wooster visited relatives in Roxbury.a part of last week.
 Mrs Etta Young Curtis started on Monday for Lake Saranac in the Ad- irondacks. It. is hoped :that the scli- mate and treatment there will be of great benefit to her. Her mother, Mrs Young, accompanied her and will stay two weeks.
 The Bridgewater Hills Creamery Go. are now buying whole milk of those of their patrons who prefer to sell in that way instead of on the butter fat basis. Those who wish ito sell cream only can still do so.
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Just received, new invoice of boys and misses school and dress shoes, the very latest spring and summer heavy working shoes, grain buckle and butchers for the farmers. Call and get prices at Corbett's Shoe store.
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The attractive advertisement of the New England Manufacturing Con- pany of Hawleyville should receive careful attention. The company has opened a sample room'on the corner of Main and Bank streets, New Milford, and will there exhibit and sell their fine lace curtains and other goods. The company produces exceptionally artistic and desirable lines of goods and is well entitled ito the patronage of the people of this and neighboring towns. If not able to see the display at their New Milford room call at the factory at Hawleyville. They sell by sample only at their New Milford sample room.
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Some people have the taking=cold habit The cold goes; quickly It's the story of
 weak throat weak lungs tendency consumption. Ayers Cherry Pectoral taking habit strength ens soottes, heals Consult doctor about this.
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GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.

GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
 Itching, blind, bleeding or protrud
 Pazo Ointment fails to cure any case, no matter of how long standing, in six to IA day ss First application gives ease and ret. soc. If your druggist
 hasn' t it send soc in stamps and it will be forwarded, postpaid, by Paris Medicine Co.,, St Louis, Mo.
 We'll Dan is in his new store, 917 Main St., where Stevens drug store used to .be, and he extends hearty welcome to everyone to come advantage of the exceptional bargains to be had in the Welcome Sale" 9l7 Main street is the new number and it will be the famous bargain center for mems and boys clothing Come in and shake hands, anyway, at Dan's new store-917 Main street, Bridgeport Conn.
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A CARD.

Miss Alice $. Beers returned from Waterbury, Monday night.
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A WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

Neighbors and friends of MT and Mrs Bennett Peck helped them cele- brate their 18th wedding anniversary, April 4. by gathering at their hos. pitable home in the evening.