The Newtown bee., 1907-01-11
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

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 NEWS OF THE WEEK.
 MT and Mrs Fred Luff of the Pur- chase were made happy, last Saturday, January 5, by the arrival of nine pound daughter at their home.
 Harry Wilson, the carpenter and contractor, with force of men, is now getting out the frame for the large new factory of the Hawkins Manu- featuring Co.
 the Nutmeg brand. John M. Squires, the grocer, sells them.
 J. Fl. Cassidy, the merchant, has opened a five and ten cent counter at his store. Step in and see the bar gains. MT Cassidy is also giving away purchasers. Gall at his store and get full particulars.
 Miss Olive Pierce has returned from New York, where she spent the holi- day with friends.
 Charles Luff and family spent Sun- day in Southford, the guests of Mrs
 A. N. Bronson killed 14-week pork CT, last week, which weighed 90 pounds. MT Bronson kindly remem- bered THE BEE representative with piece of the sparerib for baking, which was me eaGlOg.
 Mrs Fl. c. Squires of Stepney spent New Years with her daughter, Mrs Nellie Mo Donald, at One Pine Tree.
 John Kowlski of the Purchase has improved his house by building new veranda on the east side.
 Charles Kemp of the Purchase is looking for a good serviceable pair of oxen fer use on his farm. Any one having pair for sale would do we'll to communicate with him.
 John Smith of the Purchase has a fine crop of tobacco all stripped and ready for the market, which he has not yet sold. The tobacco buyers would do we'll to look at his crop.
 Mrs Shepard is i'll with the grip at the homo of her daughter, Mrs Charles Manville.
 A. N. Bronson and daughter, Lois, spent a few days, last week, in Long Hill, the guests of MT and Mrs R. O. Beers.
 Mrs Lawrence Grant spent last Sun- day and Monday in South Norwalk with friends.
 It being the week of prayers, Rev G. lngs at the Congregational church, this week. There were services on Monday and Thursday afternoens and Thursday evening.
 George Weltcn, assisted by Abram Klein< bo+ssnof Woodbury, are psster-
  l Hawkins ManufactuffitHsP 4A: Charles P. Williams believes tnkeep 1 ing his store up p-Go-date and has Just l had installed at his store a Mo CaskSv Account Register System, which vii l not only be great help to MT Will Hams in his work but will also be a great convenience to his customers While this system is new to them, i nas been in successful operation fore number of years among the leadins l merchants of the countryside are l unanimous in their endSfsement o you an itemized billKith each pur chase as we'll as tk IaI amount ol the account at 4Rne of the pur chase Yh .m readily see, pre-. i between the purchaser and the mer ] chant, as to the condition of the ac count. The merchant will have nt record of which the purchaser doe not have an exact copy, inaSmuch al all charges will be made in duplicate | MT Williams is pleased to have his GUS toners call at his store and he will ex- plain fully the workings of the new system and the advantages not only tt him but to his customers. If you are Constipated, dull, or bil fous, or have sallow lifeless complex they will do for you. [Lax-ets are lit tie toothsome Candy Jablets-nice tt eat, nice in effect. No gripping, nt pain. Just gentle laxative effect that is pleasingly desirable. Handy for the vest pocket or purse. Lax-eti meet every desire. Lax-ets come te you in beautiful Autographed meta boxes at cents and 25 cents. Sole by R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; B Hawley & O., Stepney; P. J. Garvin Bethel; S. J. Parks, Trumbull.
 Miss Susie Mitchell is spending the week in New York, the guest of Mrs Stephen Baker.
 Mrs Edward ScoviHe is ill at he home with the Srlp.
 | MrS ArJnur Mitchell entertained th W hist club, Friday afternoon.
 At the annual meeting of the Con eregational church, Edward and Henr Mitchell were elected deacons, William Mitchell treasurer, George Mitchel clerk.
 Born, December 28, in Wall street Colorado, a daughter to MT and MT Hubert Mitchell.
 Mrs Samuel Pierce has been ill wit a cold.
 Nate Everitts is suffering wit pneumonia. 4
 The week of prayer is being observe , in the Cong rega tiOnal church.