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The annual edition of Wheeler $ seed catalogue is ready for distribu- tion. This years publication is more extensive than in preceding years, and is replete with valuable and interest ing information regarding seeds. MT Wheeler announces in the catalogue, this year, the expansion of the seed busineess which he conducts, and which is known in every part of the country now, and which daily is toners. The catalogue itself is con- else and accurate in the information imparted. Expert advice is given as to the care and growth of flowers and vegetables. It is remarked that Con- necticut grown seeds do we'll in any climate, and located right in the midst of the most famous seed growing dis trict or the state, the goods purchased of B. E. Wheeler are sure to please and satisfy. Wheeler's sure growing seeds are tested and their quality is first assured. Some attractive novel; ties are offered this year. Wheeler's Winner collection of five magnificent roses are guaranteed to bloom profuse- ly the first year. They cost S1.OO, and are sent by express, the purchaser pay towering nasturtiums are absolutely the finest that the world produces, and will be the fashionable flower of the near future. The nasturtiums in splendid mixture cost 1Oc for large packet. A packet contains enough seeds for a gorgeous row 50 feet long. In vegetable seeds several new novel, ties are introduced this year, and the catalogue tells all about them. It costs nothing for catalogue if you are interested. Call or write to El- bridge B. Wheeler, Main and Elm streets, Bridgeport.
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HEALING GOSPEL,

The Rev J. c. Warren, pastor of Sharon Baptist Church, Belair, Ga. says of Electric BitterS: Its God send to mankind. It cured me of lame back, stiff joints, and complete physi- cal collapse. was so weak it took me an hour to walk mile. Two bottles of Electric BitterS have made me 30 strong have just walked three miles in 50 minutes and feel like walking three more. It's made new man of me-" Greatest remedy for weakness and all Stomach, Liver and Kidney complaints. Sold under guarantee at R. H. Beers X Co.,, New town; BettS X BettS, Sandy Hook; F.. J. Garvin, Bethel; w. N. Noble, New Milford; E. J. Buckingham, Hunt ing ton; Allen Joyce, Roxbury Station: G. w. Hurlburt X Co.,, Roxbury; c. N. Hatch, Bridgewater: Connery Bros, Georgetown; w. B. Hawley, Sherman; Honan & Soule, Gaylordsville; George D. Odell, Cornwall Bridge, Edwin H. Beardsley, New Preston, drug stores. Price only soc.
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THE LOCAL NEWS.

J. A. Greer, who has been confined at his home with a badly sprained an- kle, the result of a runaway on We'd nesday of last week, has returned to his work in New Milford.
 A most enjoyable surprise party was given at the home of Mrs Elizabeth Morris on Tuesday of last week in hon. or of Miss Mary Morris birthday, and as it was most complete surprise to Miss Morris it made the occasion all the more enjoyable. A most excellent dinner was served and the guests re- turned home wishing their hostess many happy returns of the day. The party was planned by Mrs Elizabeth Morris and Mrs Burton Garfield.
 H. M. Smith of THE BEE was kind when in town, by MT and Mrs Mark McEslin.
 While playing football at school, last week Wednesday, Philip Warner had the misfortune to sprain one of his ankles quite badly, which will lay him up for several days.
 The Y. P. s. c. B., of the Congrega. tional church gave very pleasant so. ciable at the chapel, last Friday even. ing, which was enjoyed by good mum. Der.
 The social dance given by H. A. Gill lette at rthe Town hall, last Friday evening, February g, was attended by about 200 people. All had very en jOyable time. Refreshments were served.
 Willis Frost attended the Pomologi. cal meeting in Hartford, last week and also visited friends in Yalesville and New Haven. Phe Bridgewater Grange are to give social dance at the Grange hall, this Friday evening. February 16. A gooc time is anticipated.
 Miss Belle Tallman of White Plains N. Y., is spending a few days, thi! week, the guest of MT and Mrs Hiram Pitcher.
 Mrs Hessie Curtis from New Haver has been the guest of her mother, Mir Sarah Kyle.
 1 Harry Gillette spent Monday ir Bridgeport.
 Mrs Sherman Peck from Hartford ii the guest of Mrs William Kinney.
 All aboard for the minstrel enter tainment at the Town hall, Newtown
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BETHLEHEM.

THE R. F. D. MAIL MEN HAVE HARD
 TIMES, FRIDAY.
 The R. F. ID. service was interrupt ed by the snow storm. Friday. The Bethlehem carrier was out on foot and the WatertOwn carrier missed part o1 his route. The Woodbury carrier was on time.
 Miss Anna B. Lake is in New Haven for 8 few days.
 G. w. Peck is the last one so far to have telephone:put in.
 MT Bristol of ThomaSton was in town on Sunday.
 Mrs Pritchard of Thomaston is boarding at A. c. Lakes for few weeks.
 MT and Mrs J. w. Smith spent a night in Waterbury, last week.
 MT and Mrs A. c. Hill, A. J. Magee and Miss Hattie Hill attended the Masonic bali in Watertown, last Fri. day evening.
 MT and Mrs Charles Albee of New Haven were at John Greens, over Sunday.
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Hall Association dance at the hall did

Hall Association dance at the hall did not prove profitable enterprise.
 Mrs Sewall and son, Peter, returned to Brooklyn, Saturday.
 Curtiss Franklin of the Gunnery school, Washington, spent Saturday at Mrs L. G. Toohey's.
 Fred Lawrence of Danbury is work ing at Darius Bristol's.
 George Rydell and Arthur Rydell were home, Sunday.
 MT and Mrs Joseph Devaux attended the play in Washington, Tuesday evening, February 6.
 The drama, Out in the Streets '' will be presented, Friday evening, of this week, February 16, at the Marble dale hall. Dancing immediately after the play.
 Rev I. s. Ockford visited the Wood vile school, last week Tuesday.
 There were about 40 at the dance held in the hall, last Friday evening. All report good time.
 Wilson X Howe have been cutting ice at the lake, this last week.
 Joseph Watson, Jr., spent Sunday with his parents.
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY.
GREENFIELD HILL.
A SOCIAL EVENT.

Many of the neighbors of MT and their home, last Thursday evening, for a good time. Singing, music and danc- ing ware enjoyed. Every one seemed to enjoy themselves. Even Mrs Wilson Sherwood, 84 years old, danced. It was nearly 2.3O before the company bade their host and hostesss good night. MT and Mrs William Raymond, when starting for home, had an acci- dent. Their carriage turned over and four of the occupants were thrown out in the snow by the roadside, but as luck would have it no one was hurt.
 The whist party given by the Green field Hill Country club at the club rooms, last week Thursday evening, February 8, proved one of the most en- members at their rooms in a long time. Mrs William Wilson took the ladies' first prize and A. H. Brothwell, the gentlemen's first prize; Miss May Cane and William Bulkley, the consolation prizes. After the game refreshments were served.
 The members of the Greenfield Hill Country club are making arrange. ments for holding farmers institute at their club house on Wednesday, March IA, when there will be present several speakers of prominence from Connecticut and a very interesting meeting is assured. The president of the club, Nellis H. Sherwood, has through his efforts in interesting the farmers in this locality made the com. ing institution possible. The meeting will open at 10 in the morning and will 0nnfinI10 n Sai will be served by the ladies of the club free to all who attend the meeting Everyone is cordially invited to be present as all the meetings are free tC all. It is hoped there will be a large attendance.
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John SberWOod and family, George Gillette and family, Mrs Mildred Fer
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WESTON.
VALLEY FORGE NOTES.

Miss Irene Perry is visiting in Bridgeport and Seymour.
 Clinton Hull purchased pair of steers, last fall, which he is now break ing.
 Mrs B. H. Sa' 'mons, Mrs F. Gorham, Miss Annie Williams, Mrs William Osborn and daughter were the guests Nf Mrs H. B. Wheeler on Thursday.
 Mrs William cole made several calls on friends in the neighborhood, re- gently.
 William Osborn is preparing to fill his ice house. Mrs William Cole, last week.
 Mrs George Rix was the guest of Mrs H. B. Whitlock on Thursday. Mrs William Cole attended the sil- yer anniversary of her daughter, Jan uary 25, at the home of MT and Mrs William 0. Stafford of Bedding. sc
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LITCHFIELD COUNTY
BRIDGEWATEK.
A RUNAWAY WITH SERIOUS RESULT

A RUNAWAY WITH SERIOUS RESULTS.
 Last week Wednesday morning while Joseph Greer and son, Clarence, were driving to New Milford, when near MT Curtis place the harness broke, frightening the horse. The animal ran, throwing them out. Clarence Greer had a bad gash in the maddle of his forehead and over his eye. He was taken to Dr Staub's office, who took 16 stitches to close the wound. He is were fortunate in not receiving more serious injuries.
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GEORGETOWN.
LITTLE BOSTON AND UMPAwA1

LITTLE BOSTON AND UMPAWAUG.
 Eli Osborn continues very feeble.
 Mrs G. Churchwell, who was ill, last week, is better now.
 Mrs Edward Raymond is very sick with pneumonia. Her daughter, Mrs Charles Hatch of Danbury, is caring for her.
 Mrs Edward Pinkney of Memphis, Tenn, is taking care of her aged fath- CT, Eli Osborn.
 Dea Frank Jelliff, who has been very sick with pneumonia, is now able to be out again. His wife, who has been quite i'll, is some better now.
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FRlOnTFuLLY BURNED.

Chas. w. Moore, a machinist. of Ford City, Pa, had his hand frighfully burned in an electrical furnace. He applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve with the usual result: Ia quick and perfect cure." Greatest healer on earth for Burns, Wounds, Sores, Eczema and Piles. Guaranteed by R. Fl. Beers $ Co.,, Newtown; BettS & BettS, Sandy Hook; P. J. Garvin, Bethel: w. N. Mob M0ble MeM Mfora E. 19,fS Bocktng Rog
 Roxbury; c. N. Hatch, Bridgewater; Connery Bros, Georgetown; w. B. Hawley, Sherman; Honan & Soule, Gaylordsville; George D. Odell, Corn wall Bridge, Edwin H. Beardsley, New Preston; druggists. 25c.
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bility, irritability, nervousness, sleep lessness, melancholy, ''all-gone and "want-to-b feelings, blues and hopelessness, they should remem- Der there is one tried and true remedy. Lydia K. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound It once removes such troubles. No other female medicine in the world has received such widespread and unqualified endorsement.
 The needless suffering of women from diseases peculiar to their sex is terrible to see. The money which they pay to doctors who do not help them is an enormous waste. The pain is cured and the money is saved by Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It is we'll for women who are i'll to write Mrs. Pinlxham. at Lynn, Mass. The present Mrs. Pinkham is the daughter-in-law of Lydia E. Pinkham, her assistant for many years before her decease. and for twenty five years since her advice has been freely given to sick women. In her great experi- ence, which covers many years, she has probably had to deal with dozens of cases just like yours. Her advice is strictly confidential.
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VERY ENJOYABLE DANCE.

The dance given in the Town hall evening by Harry Gillette, was the most social and successful of the sea- son. The music furnished by the Bridgewater orchestra was fine and equalled any that has been heard in the hall. The enjoyment of the occa- sion was due in great measure to the tact, skill and quick discernment of the floor manager, H. A. Gillette. The beautiful moonlight supplement- ed all else, rendering the evening one long to be remembered.
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New Edison and Victor records are now on sale at the Century Company, 837 Main street, Bridgeport, next to Smiths Theater, the biggest assort- ment of records in the city are in stock, and you can have a splendid line to choose from. If you do not own talking machine-an Edison or Victor you certainly do not know what pleasure you are denying your self. Come in some day when you are in Bridgeport and hear machine-or send now for a catalogue, or record list-that will show you very clearly the scope of these machines as home entertainers.
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EASTON.
BAPTIST CHURCH NEWS.

The sociable given by the Social I'm provement society at the hall, Wed nesday night, February ', was 8 de- cided success. The net proceeds amounted to $2O.17. A fine supper was served by the ladies. An inter. esting program was irendered as fol. lows: Prelude, Willard Gillette; reef. tation. Lulu Gilbert; song, Misses Fl sic s Bibbins, 9 & Mary Lewis, Stanley 3!e. Bio Rockwell; solo, Mrs Seeley; selections by the phonograph; dialogue, Achsia Candee, Hazel Favreau; solo, Mrs San ford; reading, Lora Clark; recitation Edith Logan; selections by the phono graph; play, "An Economical Boom erang."
 John Sherwood and family, George Gillette and family, Mrs Mildred Fer
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A PIANO RECITAL.

The pupils of Mrs D. D. Gorton gave 8 very pleasant and interesting piano recital at the home of Rev and Mrs Gorton on Friday evening, February 2. There were about 35 friends of the pupils present to enjoy it. Each pupil did his part very nicely. At the close of the recital refreshments were
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SOUTH KENT.
MRS ALLEN C.. BIGELOW.

Sarah Belle, wife of Allen c. Bige- low of New Fairfield, died early Mon- day morning at the home of her sis ter, Mrs Merritt Page of South Kent, where she had gone on a visit in Au- gust last. She was daughter of Mrs German Benedict of South Kent, to whose home she was enroute when stricken with typhoid fever in August last. She is survived by her husband and two daughters. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon at ?, R V MT Smith officiating. Funeral Direc- tors F. G. Bennett & Son had the ar engagements in charge.
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Mortimer L. Avery of New York has spent few days here, the guest o1 MT and Mrs Eugene M. Miller in Taunton,
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Will you be with us on Thursday evening, February P? Where? At the minstrel entertainment at the Town hall, Newtown, of course. Lots of laugh-splitting local hits, sweet songs, stump speeches, etc., by cork ing coons. You will be lonesome ii you are not "wid us."
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OBSERVATION DAYS,

In answer to request of MerryalI correspondent in last weeks BEE in regard to observation days, l will say that the last three days of each month were, by Old-fashioned people, supposed to govern the greater part of the month following. This have noticed does not always come true. There are many signs which people place confi- dence in, some of them very good, but none of them always sure in regard to the weather. The Surest one I know of is this: The winter following the fall, when the trees have no nuts, will be very mild, open winter. In a season of plenty of nuts, the squirrels will be very busy laying them away for winter use, and in such winters you see no more of MT Gray Squirrel until in March, it being in that month they have their young. This winter I have seen gray squirrels every month so far. Why this is so 1 do not know, but believe that He who promised seed time and harvest to man looks after and takes care of all His creatures. -[George Duvall, South Kent, Conn. February 12, 1906.
 ICE MEN SMILING.
 The cold weather of this week makes the farmers who have not filled their ice houses smile and say they enjoy cold weather and think it very healthy.
 An excellent opportunity for parties desiring small place is afforded in the auction of real estate advertised by I. c. Fanton and J. A. Warehouse, exec utors of the estate of Emeline Fan ton. The property comprises one dwelling house, one tract of g acres of land and one tract of woodland com prising 40 acres. The auction will take place on Wednesday, February 2l, at l p. m. MT Morehouse will be glad to furnish information concerning the property. |.
 Editor A. P. Smith of THE BEE was the guest at dinner, Friday, of Rev and Mrs Mark Howland.
 Miss Cora Bigelow of New Fairfield is with her grandmother, Miss Flora Benedict.
 William Jennings is working on 8 wood jeb near North Kent,
 Mrs Ralph Rowland passed Satur- day in New Milford.
 Abram Burhans has a new Victor talking machine, purchased of Frank Soule in New Milford. It's dandy.
 John R. Judd has purchased a new horse for his farm on the mountain.
 M IS A. U. blkelO", WuOS0 Illness was mentioned before in these columns, is very low and it is thought by her physician she can live but very short time.
 Ralph Rowland delivered his crop of tobacco at New Milford, last We'd nesday.
 MT and Mrs John w. Chase visited friends in North Kent, last week. Miss JesSle Chase, who is quite i'll, remains about the same. It is reported that Oliver Marcy had quite bad fall while in New Milford, few days ago.
 South Kent now boasts of dentist, who extracts teeth very successfully.
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"Laugh and the world laughs with you. Weep, and you weep alone. ,
 You'll laugh till you weep, and you I not be alone, either, if you attend the minstrel entertainment at the Towr hall, Thursday evening, February P
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Thursday evening, February 2. An old fashioned dance at the close of the program. A rattling good time is as- Sured all who attend
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Father Fox lost glove somewhere on the Mile Hill road. He would be pleased to find it.
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NOTES FROM AsPETUCF

NOTES FROM ASPETUCK. Mrs Hattie Wakeman has visited her sister in Wallingford.
 Miss Mae Gregory of Wilton is visit- ing at c. B. Wakeman's.
 David Gould continues to improve slowly.
 Quite number have taken advan- tage of the cold wave and secured their ice crop.
 Miss Isabelle Craik of Greenfield has visited Miss Pearl Wood.
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Mrs M. H. Flansburg is visiting friends in Meriden, Waterbury and Hartford, this week.
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ST ROSES.
LECTURE BY REV WALTER sHANLE,

Rev Walter Shanley, the popular Danbury, will lecture on St Patrick in St Roses church, the evening of March II. A fine concert by talent from Bridgeport and New Haven will follow the lecture. Father Shanley is fine speaker and Newtown people will be glad of an opportunity to hear him,
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John Nelson of Bridgeport has spent few days, this week, with Eugene M. Miller.
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Patrick McKeever of Taunton has sold and delivered his crop of tobacco to B. A. and w. F. Fuller of New Mill ford.
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Alonzo Pixley of Hawleyville was in New Milford, Monday, the guest of his son, Landlord G. F. Pixley of the New England house.
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Dr R. s. Todd, New Milford's s skilled veterinarian, was in town, Monday, to attend horse belonging to W. 0. Johnson.
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ris and Miss Mary visited their cous- ins, MT and Mrs Carl D. Stillson of Hattertown, last Saturday night.
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pains down through my limbs 90 could hardly walk. It was as bad . case of female trouble as have ever known. Lydia K. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, however, cured me within four months. Sinoe that time have had occasion to recommend 1t to . number of patients suffering from all forms of female difficulties, and I find that while it is considered unprofessional to rec ommend patent medicine, can honestly recommend Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, for I have found that 1t cures female ills, where all other medicine fails It is a grand medicine for sick women."
 Money cannot buy such testimony as this-merit alone can produce such re- suits, and the ablest specialists now agree that Lydia K. Pinkhaaa's Vege- table Compound is the most univer- sally successful remedy for all female diseases known to medicine.
 When women are troubled with ir- regular, suppressed or painful periods, weakness, displacement or alteration of the female organs, that bearing down feeling, inflammation. backache, bloating tor hatulence), general debili- ty, indigestion, and nervous prostra- tion, or are beset with such symptoms as dizziness, faintness, lassitude, excita-
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A TRAINED NURSE
After Years of Experience, Advises Women iu
 Regard to Their Health.
Mrs. Martha Pohlman

Mrs. Martha Pohlman of 56 Chester Avenue, Newark, N. J., who is 8 graduat0 Nurse from the Blockley Training School, at Philadelphia, and for six years Chief Clinic Nurse at the Philadelphia Hospital, writes the letter printed below. She has the advantage of personal experience, besides her professional education, and what she has to say may be absolutely relied upon.
 Many other women are afflicted as she was. They can regain health in the same way. It is prudent to heed such advice from such & source.
 Mrs. Pohlman writes:
 "I am firmly persuaded, after eight years of experience with Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, that it is the safest and best medicine for any suffering woman to use."
 Immediately after my marriage I found that my health began to fail me. I be- came weak and pale, with severe bearing-down pains, fearful backaches and ire quent dizzy spells. The doctors prescribed for me, yet I did not improve. I would bloat after eating, and frequently become nauseated. I had
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They never gripe or sicken, but cleanse and strengthen the stomach, liver and bowels. This is the univers- al verdict of the many thousands who use DeWitt's Little Early Risers. These famous little pills relieve head oche, constipation, biliousness, jaun- dice. torpid liver, sallow complexion, s. E. Sanford & Co.,, Newtown; Betts & Betts, Sandy Hook; Stephen French, Stepney Depot; Williams & Scoville, South Britain.
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GRANGE TO BUY A PIANO.

Mrs T. w. Treadwell, Mrs Charles Scofeld and Mrs Horace Hurlbutt have been appointed committee to select the piano which Norfield Grange contemplates purchasing.
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At meeting of the directors of the Water Co.,, Monday night, organiza- tion was effected as follows: President, c. B. Taylor; vice president, D. c. Peck; secretary, w. A. Leonard; treas urer, l.. o. Morris; executive commit tee, D. c. Peck, w. A. Leonard, A. J. Smith; committee to investigate water rights, W. J. Beecher, w. H. Hubbell, D. 0. Peck.
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The Young Mems Club of the Con- gregational church will hold its week. ly meeting at the home of Charles Brock on Thursday evening.
 Miss Florence Meeker has spent a
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ALBERT NICHOLS, WILLIAM CANFlELD.

 Don't pay cents per pound for wood.
 If you buy 100 pounds of White Lead in kegs you get S8 pounds of White Lead and 12 pounds of Wood. When you buy L. & M. Paint you get full gallon of paint that won't wear off for 10 or 15 years, because L. & M. Zinc hardens the L. & M. White Lead and makes L. & M. paint wear like iron.
 gallons l.. & M. mixed with gal Ions Linseed Oil will paint moderate sized house.
 L. & M. costs only Sl.2O per gallon. Sold in the north, east, south and west.
 c. s. Andrews, Ex-Mayor, Danbury,
 Conn. Writes, Painted my house 19 years ago with l.. & M. Looks we'll to-day. y Sold by Cogswell & Wetterau, Wash ington Depot, Conn.,; Taylor, Curtis & Co.,, Sandy Hook. Conn.,; c. M. Beach, New Milford, Conn; Smiths Sons, West Cornwall, Conn.
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Mrs Aaron Sanford is visiting Mrs H. T. Proctor in New York.