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EASTON.

AN OLD PLANTATION NIGHT.
 On Tues Jay evening, April 4, at the Lee Chapel ball, ans entertainment will be given under the auspices of the Epworth League entitled "An Old Plantation night. The program prom lseS a delightful evening, with vcc Il and instrumental music recitations. jokes, ttc., givenabY 16 of our colored friends imported for the occasion from "Dixie Land" If stormy, first fair evening. Go and take your friends.
 At town meeting held, Saturday, it was voted to lay out the state ap- propriation on the road from Gallo ways corner toward Easton Center, this spring.
 Mrs Amelia Sherman entertained party of friends, Tuesday.
 The mid-week prayer meeting was held, last week, at Miss Nettie Wards. The meeting for Wednesday, March
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HUNTINGTON.
MRS ABIGAIL BUCKINGHAM,

MRS ABIGAIL BUCKINGHAM.
 Mrs Abigail Buckingham, whose fu- neral was held on Monday of last week, in Walnut Tree Hill, was a native of Huntington, daughter of Alfred Shelton, and had spent nearly all her life in this town. Death was due to old age, 83 years. She was the widow of John Buckingham and leaves one son, Edgar, at whose home she died, :, and one granddaughter, Mrs A. B.. Hutchinson. Rev H. l.. Everest con- ducted the funeral services and the bearers were George Shelton, Clarence Buckingham. Mrs Meth Williams, Mrs E. s. Hawley and Fred Beard sang several favOrite hymns of the deceased. The interment was in Oak Cliff ceme- tery, Derby.
 Work has begun on the reservoir and will be pushed rapidly.
 George Northrop is on the sick list.
 Mrs Esther HecOx came near having a disastrous fire in her house, on Sat urday. The chimney took fire and with the assistance of the neighbors 1t was extinguiShed without serious damage.
 Aulby Crandall Is making repairs oD his place and expects to move from BOnnibrook to his old home soon.
 Fred Wooster Is able to be out again.
 Richard Mo Donald has another son, born last week.
 Mrs Meth Williams is working in the Hurlburt Art store in Ansonia, several days in the week.
 Rev F. A. Holden spent most of last week in the eastern part of the state and Rhode Island.
 Mrs B. s. Hawley spent Saturday night with her son in Shelton and on Sunday MT and Mrs Hawley were guests of MT and Mrs F. P. Brownson
 Mrs Seymour Plumb of Bridgeport has been the guest of Mrs E. $. Haw- ley.
 Mrs Kate Laidlaw and Mrs Charles Dimon were in the Center over Sun- day.
 B. N. Baldwin is running the fac tory in Wells Hollow, employing sever- al men. Among them are Daniel Uf- ford and Philip Laborie of the Gen. ter.
 A. s. Smith is boarding several teams and teamsters who have come from New Haven to work on the res ervoir.
 The property of Mrs Estella Marks is advertised for sale.
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BRANCHVILLE.
GETTING TO BE SCARCE BIRDS

The cartridges are beginning to be birds of the past here in Branchville, The few that are left the sportsman will always find on the alert and ready to take wing from the slightest noise, and be off to the woods. For once in the woods the partridge knows it is on safe ground, for the wise partridge can soon lose it's enemies there. This, however, was not the case with Mrs A. J. Partridge, for she spread her wings in Branchville, Friday, and urday, much to the pleasure and grat- ification of her many friends there. But we hope her wings will not be clipped until she returns to us again in Branchville, after visit of 10 days in Bethel.
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STEPNEY,
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

Next Sunday will be the last for the conference year, but it is expected by the Methodist society and the host of friends of Rev MT Dikeman that he will be returned to this place which will give him five years here. There are quite few of the former mem- bers and those who called this their "church home" who now live in other places but still annually remember in a very substantial way the old Metho- dist church where they enjoyed the days gone. At the present when the support of the country churches falls upon the few these gifts are both help ful and most encouraging to those who have the old homes in charge.
 The annual meeting of the Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church was held at the parsonage, last Thurs day afternoon.
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BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES.

Rev Robert Duncan of Savonia, N. 4., will preach in the Baptist church, next Sunday morning and evening" MT Duncan has been spending the week here looking over the parish and calling on the members of the church.
 Mrs Burr Hawley has gone to White Hills to visit her aged mother.
 Mrs Ida Stevens of Stevenson has been guest of Rev and Mrs 0. S. Dikeman, this week.
 Ernest Sherman and Wallace Hill of Trumbull, ,!with the Palmer gasoline saving outfit, have done some lively work with the woodpiles of w. 0. Nichols, 0. B. Osborne and Birdsey Sherman.
 Miss Rosa Lane has returned from visit with friends in Bridgeport.
 Miss Nellie Birdie gave an afternoon tea to few of her lady friends.
 George SeeleY and friends of Bridge port have been guests of Mrs Jane Taylor.
 Craft & Lyon are painting and deco rating the interior of B. Hawley & Co.'s store.
 MT and Mrs Thomas Perkins of Hat tertown gave very pleasant party to a number of their friends at their home, last Monday evening. The oc- casion was greatly enjoyed by all who were present.
 Mrs George s. Coley, who has been among the sick ones, is improving. Mrs Jane White is assisting her with her work.
 Davi1 Davis has just purchased a fine pair of gray working horses.
 J. T. Olmstead is having his house newly painted and is also having the interior newly decorated and nanered Craft & Lyon have the contract.
 When you are looking for the best groceries, the finest canned goods, the choicest imported fruits, freshest ce- reals and breakfast food at reasonable prices, go to Stephen French at the Depot.
 Mrs Robert Lynch is suffering with the grip. Dr o. N. Gallup of Long Hill is attending him.
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AT GRACE CHURCH,

Service will be held in Grace church, Sunday, April ?, at 10.30 a. m., by Rev T. D. Martin, Jr., of Rhode Island. The ladies of Grace church will meet at the home of the Misses Beers on Saturday, April l, to sew for the sale which is to be held in the store recent ly occupied by c. G. Downes and | which has kindly been loaned for the occasion by Wilson N. Hurd. There will also be an tertainment consist ing of dialogues and music. Mrs Walter Hawley has been threat ened with pneumonia. A trained nurse is caring for her.
 k. 5. Turney has purchased very handsome horse of Bridgeport parties
 Representative Frank Griswold has been quite ill for the past two weeks.
 The ladies of Grace church will hold fair Easter week.
 w. W. Walker contemplates moving into Fairholt. He will soon build a fine house on the lot adjoining.
 George Clark has purchased the lot between the Shelton place and Edward Sherman's and contemplates building a hne residence in the near future.
 1t is rumOred that gentleman from New York State has rented the farm of the late Elliot Beardsley and will move here about April l.
 Charles B. Weed of Trumbull has leased the George Wheeler farm and is now moving in.
 Mrs A. N. Stanton was a guest, Sun- day, of Nestor Wedge.
 A family from Newtown have moved into c. Middlebrooke's tenement house.
 Almon French, who has recently re- turned from Belle View, Fla, where he has spent the winter, was guest of MT and Mrs F. l.. Turney over Sun day.
 Look to us for pie timber: Fancy evaporated apples, 1Oc per pound; fan cy eyaporated apricots, two pounds for 2oc; large meaty prunes, three pounds for 25c, at w. N. Hurd's store.
 Dr c. N. Gallup moved, last Wed- nesday, into w. N. Hurd's tenement house.
 Charles Middlebrooks, with force ot men, is getting out stone at the quarry just above the north school house and in few days will begin stone there for the roads.
 Mrs Charles A. Hubbard has been ill with rheumatism. Dr Wales of Mon- roe is attending her.
 Station Agent M. J, Mo Donouph | has so far recovered from his recent illness as to be able to return to his work, last Saturday.
 Mrs Sarah French is in Waterbury caring for the sick B. J: White is moving, this week, from the Jennings place to the house formerly occupied by P. J. Brennan.
 M. J: Nc Donough visited friends in New Milford, last Friday.
 Rev Spencer Bray and family of Sau- 5atuck were in town, last Tuesday. The Red Letter and Campbell con- densed soups always give satisfaction; three cans for 25c, at w. N. Hurd's
 George Fulford of New Haven spent FulfOrd.
 pr David Hawley opened dental office in Hadiey hall, this week We'd leSday.
 Mrs Nathaniel Hall is critically ill.
 Mrs Q. G. Downs enjoyeda shopping rip to Bridgeport, last Wednesday.
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THE VILLAGE AND VICINITY.
 MT and Mrs George Kearns of Will braham, Mass, are visiting at the home of his parents, MT and Mrs John KearnS.
 H. B. Barrett spent Sunday with his parents in Little Boston.
 Miss Viola Thomas took a trip to Danbury, Monday.
 Miss Carrie Stevens of Norwalk spent; Sunday with her aunt, Mrs Floyd Bouton
 Mrs F. B. Bouton is spending few days with her daughter, Mrs George Ben njamin, of Waterbury.
 J. w. Kearns spent Sunday in town. He is assistant bookkeeper at the Yost Typewriter factory in Bridge port.
 Miss Ruby Weed is spending her Easter vacation at her home in Falls Village.
 Miss Daisy Wadhams spent We'd nesday and Thursday visiting friends in town.
 Howard Hunter spent Sunday at his home in Norwalk.
 Mrs G. F. Patterson, who has been quite sick for several days, is able to be around again.
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GREENFIELD HILL,

1 FANNY CROSBY MEMORIAL SERVICE A very interesting and instructive sermon was preached by Rev W. H. Cane at the Congregational church, Sunday evening. The subject was ''The life work of Fanny Crosby and the influence of her inspired writings. J A number of selections composed by the famous hymn writer, were sung MT and Mrs Frederick c. Banks are receiving the congratulations of their many friends over the arrival of a baby boy in their home. The young ster made his first appearance, Sunda ? morning.
 Mrs Henry L. Burr is sufferer from a number of painful abscesses, which Dr Dunham is treating regularly.
 Mrs A. M. Burr, who has been under the doctors care, is some better.
 MT and Mrs Henry c. Raymond, who have been wintering at Pomona, Cal, have moved to Los Angeles, where they will remain until their departure for this place about April 15
 Frederick J. Wildman of Bridge port spent Sunday at Mrs D. B. Dis brow's.
 Mrs Charles Gray is entertaining friends from New York.
 Mrs Harriet Merwin is enjoying a months visit with friends in Bridge port
 There was large attendance at the Country club, Thursday evening. Every one was especially interested in the minstrel entertainment which is to be given next month.
 Miss Lizzie Goodsell of Lyons Plains has been recent visitor in this place.
 Mrs John Hawley, who has occupied the Walter Merwin place, on Merwin's Lane, has gone to live with D.J Gray.
 Eli Wakeman and wife of Lyon's Plains have been recent guests at s. c. Bradley'S.
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he has fooled MT Costello so many times by letting him down to walk that it always ends in chase and a great deal of trouble to get this bird
 L. G. Mead has purchased another horse. He now has two on the road. Evidently his business is growing somewhat.
 Virgil Sutton has resigned his po- sition in the machine shop on account of poor health and is now cutting tim Der for MT Bennett. At this work MT Sutton can get plenty of good fresh air and exercise, which he so much needs at present.
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29, was held at F. E. Silliman's, led by Miss Louie B. Turney.
 P. G. McCollam is building a barn for Mrs Amelia Grumman.
 A number of cases of scarlet fever have been reported. The academy was fumigated on Monday morning before school opened.
 Mrs Zina 0. Beard and sons of Shel. ton are visiting at T. ". Turney's. supplied the pulpit of the Easton Bap. tist church, Sunday, March 26, and was entertained at the home of MI and Mrs John Sherwood.
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Bethel wn,e noted among them. The Serv ca "aS OpGned with a most tOuch- lna praye; by Rev MT Meserve. Rev Wr Ere nnan then read impressively he Scripture selections, This was followed by the reading of poem by Mir Meserve He giveth His beloved sleep" A closing prayer was made by Rev Dr Hubbard of Danbury. Much time passed in allowing the vast con- course of people to pass up for the last look at one to whom they felt they owed much. It was estimated that certainly 800 people were in atten- and respect our dear pastor was laid to rest in the Center cemetery. God will care for his own people and His work but Bethel people will not soon lose the blessing of the memory of a consecrated life of service lived among them by Rev Henry L. Slack. Surely he rests from his labors but his works do follow him.
 ALBERT sTAIB's HOUSE BURNED.
 Alfred Staib, farmer, and his fam. fly had narrow escape from death, last Saturday night, by fire which destroyed their home in remote sec tion of the town, near the NewtOwn llIc. uc uIC oUdl OCO III UuO 1OWOl part of the house while the family were asleep in the second story, and MT Staib, aroused by the crashing of the stairs between the first and second floors as they fell in, found his wife and children half suffocated by smoke and means of escape except by the windows cut off. The family reached the ground from a second story win dow, escaping in their night garments, with a few articles of clothing which they gathered up in their flight in their hands. The house and its con- tents were entirely consumed, with a loss of S2,OOO, on which there was a partial insurance.
 WOLF PITS ITEMS.
 A new arrival in Wolf Pits, this week. He will soon be calling Charlie Smith Dada. The mother is doing nicely. Charlie says if he don't sell his horse now he don't care. It will do for the boy.
 Patrick Green, who has occupied the house on the Beckerly farm for the past two years will move to Danbury or Bethel about April 1.
 William F. Hoyt and wife have vis- ited friends in New Fairfield.
 Rev MT Scott of Bedding, who has taken great deal of interest in our Sunday school, will soon leave us for new pastures. He bade the school an affectionate farewell, last Sunday. We will surely miss him.
 J. s. Mayhew jhas rented the farm opposite the one be sold Henry Lang enburg, to Walter Smith of Brooklyn, N. Y. MT Mayhew, who has occupied this place for month, will move again April l to his other farm near the schoolhouse, known as the Benedict place. Theodore Mayhew has rented his house to Sidney Wave, and will al- so move in the house with his father, April l.
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A SAFE COUGH MEDICINE FOR
 CHILDREN.

In buying cough medicine for children never be afraid to buy Cham berlain's Cough Remedy. There is no danger from it and relief is always sure to follow. It is especially valu- able for colds, croup and whooping cough. For sale by R. Fl. Beers & Co.,, :, Newtown; Taylor, Curtis & Co.,, Sandy Hook; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill; A. B. bull.
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WHOLESALE QUOTATIONS FURNISHED BY RuCH
 6 DARLING, BRIDGEPORT.

Butter, choice creamery prints 30a3sc lb, good 26a2sc, common 16a1s; cheese, factory 14a16. dairy 14a16; eggs, fresh nearby 20; chickens, alive 12H414c ID; fowls, alive 121la14c; toes, soc bu; onions: yellow, 1.00a1 .35 bu ;
  1.5O bu; beans, marrow $50; pea BPS; honey:I2a15; beeswax, 3oa35c lb; apples Bald wins, 7Sa1.75; GreeninRs 75a1 50,
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THE DEERFIELD DISTRICT.

Mrs Thomas B. Bradley has visited her daughter, Mrs Arthur Bulkley, at her home in Greenfield.
 It is reported that Jesse l.. Pratt and family will move into the Bradley Banks place, while his new house is being completed.
 Miss Charlotte B. Bradley has been the guest of Mss Mollie Warehouse in Greenfield.
 David Booth was the guest of his brother at Flat Rock, on Sunday. a light form of scarlet fever, is now able to sit up.
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LONG HILL.
METHODIST CHURCH ITEMS.

Services as usual on Sunday next, in the morning at 10.3O and evening at 7.3O. The pastors subject in the @oInng ang n m ht De evenn@ he GaC GFFay ous Gospel" Prayer meeting and choir rehearsal on Thursday at 73O.
 On Sunday, April g, there will be no services as the pastor will be absent attending conference.
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MONROE.
TOWN TOPICS.

s. B. Hayes. Stiles M. Clark and F. w. Wheeler were in Hartford, last week.
 Cards have been issued for a recep- tion to be given by MT and Mrs Ed ward Curtis on April 3, from to 10 D. m., it being the 10th anniversary of their marriage.
 A number of foxes have been brought to Town Treasurer Wheeler lately for the bounty.
 Miss Lucy Beach is home from the Shelton school for vacation.
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Thecase of Frederick Bresson vs John Calvin and others which has been pending some time before Justice A. B. Blakeman, and tried, last week, has been decided by Justice Blakeman in favor of the plaintiff for full amount of claim and costs. It was a suit for taxes that MT Bresson was obliged to pay on property he bought of the Gal wins under warrantee deed. The Gal wins denied they agreed to pay the taxes. Attorney c. G. Morris appeared for the plaintiff and Toomey & Phelan for the defendant.
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A TALKING CHICKEN.

MT Costello, who has charge of Sun- ny Brook Poultry plant on Summit avenue, has what he calls talking chicken. This chicken will not stay in it's respective quarters. Every chance it gets it will jump out, and when caught it distinctly says, "Let go! Let gOl I'll walk. I'll walk'' But
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STEVENsON,

The river broke up during fast week $ storm and the ice went over the dam at Shelton, but no damage was done, much to the relief of those living neai Zoar Bridge, as big freshet had been expected.
 Mrs Burt Bradley and SOD, Grover, Mrs George Martin and Miss Alice sherman have recently visited rela. tives in Bridgeport. Mrs Elizabeth Clark of Milford has been spending few days at c. T. Sher' woods.
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Canvass Seersuckers and Foulard Sat- eens, all 121c yard. At 15c-150 pieces Voile Cord, hand some colorings, new and popular, value 25c. Special Sale, 15c yard.
 At 17c-100 pieces Satin Stripe Or gandies, in all the new and popular coloring, regular 25c quality. Special 17c yard. Madras Cloth, 34 inches wide, a wide range of excellent patterns, suitable for Shirt Waists, Suitings. etc.. value 25c. Special 17c yard.
 Waistings, handsome new mercer ized fabrics in Silk, cloth, eoliennes, Liberty satins, etc figured or plain, at 25c, 29c. 39c yard.
 Silk Ginghams, in stripes and figures in variety of designs and colorings. soc a yard. Leather Goods Dept.
 New styles in Powered Silk Belts, B inches wide, worth 39c, for 25c.
 New Carriage Bags, in black and brown, at 25c each. Art Dept. each.
 Special Sale of Pillow Cords at 15c each.
 Worth 25c each. (Right Aisle, Front.)
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BROOKFIELD.
CHANGES FAVOR NEW BUILDING FOH
 SDORRS.

CHANGES FAVOR NEW BUILDING FOR
 sTORRs.
 E. N. Hawley went as a delegate of the Grange to the hearing before the Appropriation committee in Hartford, last week, when the appropriation of $60,000 was asked for building new dormitory for Storrs Agricultural col lege. The Hall of Representatives was used and was filled by representa- tives from all over the state. The needs of the college were we'll set forth by President Stimson, Dr Jenkins, Prof Conn, J. H. Hale and a large number of others. The meeting was very enthusiastic. If enthusiasm and ability of preSentat tion counted for anything the committee ought to re- port favorably.
 MRS ROBERT BRISTOL.
 Mrs Robert Bristol died at her home on Long Meadow Hill, Wednesday, March 22, aged S3 years The funeral was held from her late home, Friday afternoon, Rev B. l.. Whitcome otfici- ating. The burial was in the Center cemetery. Mrs Bristol is survived by her husband and one son, Darius Bris- tol, of Marbledale.
 G. N. Crosby is quite seriously ill at the home of his son, F. B. Crosby Frederick Aldrich of Still River is as SiSting in his care.
 Mrs Charles l.. Jackson of Hawley- vile spent few days, last week, with her parents, MT and Mrs F. E. Crosby.
 If one is tired and hungry it is good place to call and get refreshed at the home of MT and Mrs F. B. Crosby. Your correspondent had the pleasure of enjoying a call there, last week Sat- urday, when he was regaled with raised doughnuts, Greening apples "just as fresh as the day they were picked," and all the milk he could drink. He also enjoyed a good half hour of laughter and a hearty hand shake.
 Patrick O'Donnell of West Cornwall was in town, Wednesday, on business.
 The West Brookfeld school closed, Friday, for weeks vacation.
 Mrs Homer Martin spent, Sunday at Falls Village.
 The scholars of the Brookfeld Sun day school will meet at the home of James Bateman, Friday evening, to practice the Easter carols,
 Miss c. Hull is spending her vacation in WOOdbury.
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Dress Goods Dept.
Plain and Fancy Mohairs.

U IdIH a1lu T d1lCY MOlalrS. A full sortment of Mof1airs in widths from A2 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, plaids and overpaids
 At soc yard-1mported Mohairs, Shepherd Check and Plaid eects combinations of white with black navy and green
 At soc yard-Mohar slcilians 50 inches wide, shown in Black, navy, royal, light and dark brown.
 Fancy Sicans 45 inches wde plain and eects high silk finish in big coorngs and designs to select from. $I.25 yard.
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Voile eCrepe.

Voile Crepe.
 36 inches wide, half wool, specially designed to make a handsome, swell looking gown; in general appearance equal to high priced Albatross ol Crepe-de Chine. A splendid wearing fabric. All colors 25c yard. Half Wool Plaids, new colorings, Blue and White, Brown and White and Black and White Checks, suitable for children's dresses or waists, 25c a yard.
 Popular cloth, 36 inches wide, is the very best half wool fabric ever pro- duced, guaranteed for quality and wear. All colors, 25c yard.
 Danish Cloth is identically the same as Popular cloth, except that it is 2 inches wide, 15c a yard.
 The New Wash Weaves.
 Notable bargains in the latest novel, ties are here-both foreign and domes- tic. Your own interest must bring you here for our prices are temptingly low.
 100 pieces fine quality Mercerized Stripe Lawns, no two patterns alike, 17c quality. Special 10c yard.
 Ac 12}c yard we are showing a large variety of Lawns, Voiles, Per- cales, Madras, Ginghams, Printed
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l. B. Harris is to have a telephone placed in his house. He will have a private wire.
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Zalmon S. Peck has leased his farm for term of five years to w. Voice howski, who has been working for MI Peck for nearly two years. MT Peck
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GEORGETOWN.

LITTLE EXCITEMENT IN TOWN, SAT-
 URDAY. An engine off the track at George town station, south siding.
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D. N. Clark, the hardware man of Shelton, is having special sale for a few weeks on American wire fencing. Now is the time to get your fences ready for the spring. Look them over and send in your order early. Notice his adv.
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If is is bilious attack take Cham
 berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and quick cure is certain. For sale by R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; Fay Tor, Curtis & Co.,, Sandy Hook; w. N. Botsford; s. J. Parks. Trumbull.
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Pale, thin, tired, nervous, depressed? your doctor about taking Ayers Sarsapara condition of your blood. If he says, A rght then take
 no then don't take it. We feel perfectly sae for what doctors about this old family medicine