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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-06-18

The Minot State Bank, one Of our
strong and well known banking insti.
buttons has changed hands, having
been purchased by L. M. Due, T. J.
Horton and Ed Christianson. three
we'll known bankers.
The transaction has been pending
for some time, but the deal was not
concluded until Tuesday.
The stock holders Of the bank now
are Mr.. Due, Mr.. Horton, Mr.. Chris
tenson, r.. G. Sanborn and Duncan
Cameron.
Mr.. Due is the president, Mr.. Hor-
ton, vice president, Mr.. Christensen
cashier and Duncan Cameron Assist
ant Cashier.
Mr.. Cameron has been assistant
cashier Of the bank since it's organi-
cation December 4, 1905 and is con-
sidered a very capable man. He is
well liked, is always at his post of
duty and knows thing or two about
banks.
We are glad to note that Mr.. San
born who was president of the bank
until the stock, or much Of it was
transferred to the new hands, will
remain with the bank as a stockhold-
er. Mr.. Sanborn will not leave the
city, but will give his attention to
the Minot Bottling Works and other
business interests with which he is
connected.
Mr.. Brunner, who was cashier of
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-06-18
CARROLL'S PLATFORM

unless the farmer is wide-awake and
finds the holder of the mortgage and
pays up, the year Of redemption pass
es and the home and the farm is
list. This has occurred in Ward coun-
ty. '-'.2.
am In favor of amending the law
so that notice Is not only published
in the newspaper nearest the lana.
but also posted On the land itself
and notice served on the morteaeor.
Ward, Williams, Bottineau, McHen-
~, Price and Mclean counties today
contain approximately 10000 Of the
states population Of $4,000. Minot
Is the commercial and railroad een-
ter Of these 10000 people. We need,
and should have without delay an up
to-date Normal School located in Nj
not. Should / be nominted and elect
ed, shall use every legitimate e6-
fort to bring about this to the subor-
dination of matters of lesser import
ance.
/ contend that my statewide ac-
quaintance and political experience
should help me to this end.
I shall hold myself the servant of
the people Of the goth district and
their expressed wish will be my guide.
will appreciate the honor ofSyour
support and shall endeavor to make
good at every turn Of the wheel.
| Yours to command,
w. J. CARROLL. .
| Adv H.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-06-18

Seldom has as much interest been
taken in school election as at the
one held Tuesday when J. c. Small
wood and J. E. McKoane were placed
in the field. Mr.. McKoane was out Of
the city, and we understand that he
did not care particularly for the Of
flee, but his friends insisted that he
should have it. His name was not
brought until afternoon, when good
contest began. Autos and all sorts OF
vehicles were used to get the voter
out to the polls and the women e.
pecially took much interest. Small
wood won out by sixteen votes, re-
ceivins Just 200 in all.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-06-18

All arrangements are complete ic1
the big raeas which are. to oocu IN
this city on July 2, 8, and 4, by the
Ward County Eating Association.
Large purses have been arransea'
which assure he hest running, ret
ting and pacing noises in the Norm.
west. Il sM
Assurances are that a large string
of horses will soon arrive for the big
event. The races will occur each a1tep
noon, and as usual will be good.
The Racing Association has always
made good and the lovers Of COCA
horses are looking ahead to the best
meet in the history Of the assoc1asion !:
The starter will be g. L. TaiDott' o.
Pontiac, Ill.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-06-18

This is the time of the year you
should look after your personal ap-
pearance. An old pair OF shoes 90
not look we'll with a new hat. Let me
show you my splendid line OF shoes.
Mitchell's, Masonic Temple.
Best thing on earth for buyer ana
seller, these market day auctions. LIST
your chattels with J. II. Scoheld LOT
the big sale Tuesday June 5Otnx Wa Il
Suits OF all kinds, In lately arrived
fabrics. the best colors, and patterns
Of very smart season are repre-
scented, suitable for men OF all ages,
NV $500 suits can not be dupli'
!. Gated.
Mitchelrs, Masonic Temple.
plu Market Day auction sale Tues.
dav June 3oeh. List your properly
with ]. n. seoAeid.
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Minot, Y, B., June 3, 1905.

A sufficja[ contest affidavit having
beer fled ii this office by WE'D. F.
contestant, against Eesaa,
sted enrT Nc 1858, Hde Aug ~,
ices. for 81. NEI IA AID Na sE IA
section 10, township 157, range ~. by
Charles w Hopes, Coasestoe as
which Ii is alleged that ss1d alsfles
w. Hopes htts Wholly abandoned Sall
tract and changed his residence here
from for more than six months since
making said entry and next nT OF 70
the date hereof, exclusive 81 = j Tune
that may have been gr@.. d issr ssaVe
| OF absence; that he has not es 2bHsh'
ed a residence thereons thaS said
| tract remains in its natural state
wholly abandoned and unimproved.
Absence not due to military or nav
al service. rs---'- c, g.
| Said parties are hereby notified to
appear, respond and offer evidence
touching said allegation at 10 O'Clock
a. m. on July % 1908, before the reg
lister and receiver at the United
States land office in Minot North Da.
kota.
The said contestant having, in a
proper affidavit filed June 18th 1908
set forth facts which show that after
due diligence personal service of this
notice can not be made, it is hereby
lcrdered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper pablica-
ton.
| L. D. McGAHAN,
Reg:s.e-,
| ROBERT GERMAN,
Receiver.
Jules Lambert, Jr.
Attorney for Contestant,
Minot, N. D.
lG-1S-7-23. J
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-06-18

For sale, thoroughbred Hereford
bull, 6 years old. Weight 1850 lbs.
NJ. ID. Graham, Minot. tip.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-06-18

You must be thinking about sum-
mer clothing these warm days. Have
you thought about Mitchell's as the
place to buy? Come in and look my
stock over. Mitchell's Masonic Tenn.
pie.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-06-18
Are You Coming to the Races

The following are the events:
Thursday, July End, 1908.
2:4o trot---Early closing event. $500
IL mile, 2 in 8 ..r.......... S2oo
u mile dash ..,....s....... ...|4os
Friday Julx ard.
|2:25 pace Early closing event s4oo
2.12 pace $500
Is Furlong dash ...........a...s...ss lo ~
IS Repeat observation-disclosures. szo ~.
Saturday, July 4th.
.. y pace 5000
,. o5 Trot 5000
% Mi,a RIM and repeat ......... 5000
: Mic dash nav each IA !. 49,. $500
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-06-18

Suits of all kinds, in lately arrived
fabrics, the best colors, and patterns
Of very smart season are repre-
scented, suitable for men Of all ages.
MY, SIS suits can not be duplicat-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-06-18
EDITORIAL COMMENT

VI The Magic CITY Democrat, 3Mnot's new DEM
ocratic naner. was issued last Thursday. The paper
was well filled with local and general news and
gives promise of receiving the support that it de-
serves Editor Browne comes here from Hansboro'
N d. and starts out with the best wishes OF every
one
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-06-18

The Independent would like to see Judge DaV-
IS returned to his present Office and we neheVe ne
will We have said little. about the JUDGES eau
didacy because did not believe that there was
strong enough fight put up against him to war
ron+ INV extra efforts to nominate him. Judge
navis has been clean in Office no charges can be
made against him, none are being made and he WILL
he nominated by handsome majority.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-06-18

refuses to accept said bonds accord
ing to the bid made by him.
Dated this 18th day Of June, A. D.,
1908.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-06-18

Mitchell's, Masonic Temple
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-06-18

The voters are ugred to get out next weones
dav and vote. This is the first real test OF the pr
mary election for North Dakota and this election
Il perhaps more important thsn that OF the IAN
This ia the important elections for in the fall election
Won will either vote the republican or democra1ac
or the socalisdc or some other ticket but you VIII
have an opportunity to vote for only the highest can
dldates determined by the primary election *
cept in the case Of the Senatorial candidates wnen
you will have an opportunity to vote Tor the TWO
highest unless one should receive forty percent OF
the total number Of votes cast Roll up big vote
at the primaries.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-06-18
CONTEST NOTICE.

Department of> the Interior, United
States Land Office.
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6-18.6-25
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19OS.
G. L. MORROW,
6-1S-6-25 City Auditor.
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Stevenson.
PERSONAL CHAT.

Henry Springer and family have moved from Egypt, Me-, and are liv- ing in part of the Dillon house. MT Springer is employed by R. s. Hinman at "The Naples"
 Mrs Sarah Stillson of Astoria. N. r., and Mis- Eliza Lewis of Seymour were guests at c. B. French's, last week.
 Mrs Margaret Wheeler and M aster Guerney Wheeler of New Haven have been visiting MT and Mrs James Wheel CT. ...
 Mrs Franklin Dring has been spend- ing several days with relatives in New Jersey.
 Mir and Mrs Bristol of New Haven are staying at the Charles Sherman place. Mir Bristol has been sick but is now improving under the care of Dr Kiernan. a..1
 Miss Eula Stowe of Bridgeport has recently visited her grandmother and brother in this place. ..... .
 James H. Wheeler is on jury duty in New Haven.
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Stepney
THE BAPTIST CHURCH.

HE DAf1lOl CE NOu.
 The first number of The Harmony, a miniature magazine, to be publishe1 when there is need for it, to acquairt the members of the church and congre- gation with the activities of the church, was issued. last Sunday.
 The meeting at Lower Stepney was largely attended, 40 being present. The new hymn books gave new interest to the service. It has been decided to hold these meetings every Sunday afternoon at o'clock instead of every other Sun day as previously. The brief talks to the young people will be continued.
 The people of the Judd District were present in great force at the meeting held in the schoolhonse. Forty-five crowded in to sing and be happy. The famous Glory Song was rung out with vigor.
 The prayer service was held at the church, Thursday evening. at 7.45. The study of the gospel by Mark was con- tinued.'
 Next Sunday, at 10.3O the Covenant meeting of the church takes place. Church members are urged to be pres- ent on time. The morning worship will be followed by the observance of the orainan'e of the Lords Supper. The evening worship will be held in the church at [ o'clock. Note the change in the hour.
 The class of ladies in the Bible school, which has been taught by the pastor, has organized into a Philathea class.
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Greenfield Hill.
DEERFIELD ITEMS.

Mrs Clara Wilson of Howard avenue, Bridgeport has been spending a few days at B. F. Burr's.
 Mrs Arthur Bulkley is visiting her sister, Mrs Olds, in Brooklyn.
 Miss Carrie Booth of Stepney Depot has been guest for few days of Miss Olive Chase. ..
 Ronald Bulkley of Greenfield has spenta few days at the home of his grandparents, MT and Mrs Thomas Bradley. /
 Mrs w. E. Nichols was a recent guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs Ed ward Brotherton, at Cross Highway.
 Mrs Helen A. Smith of Derby has returned home atfer a three weeks visit with friends in this vicinity.
 Mrs H. E.Dowd and daughter were guests, Sunday, of relatives in Bridge port.
 Mrs Samuel T. Bulkley and son of Congress street have spent few days at her old home in this place. Mrs Sarah Seymour is making 2 short visit at South Hadley, Mass.
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Redding.

CHICKEN iHIEVES AT LARGE.
 Tn. re is much petty thieving, especi- ally stealing chickens. Some one may get shot.
 J. H. Duncan has sold four of his Jersey COWS and purchased Holsteins for milk.
 Martin Burr has contract to build new house and barn on UnpaWaug hill for New York man.
 Sheriff George s. Banks, who was shot by the Mark Twain burglar. is so he walks out. The bullet is still in his leg, but the one that went into his hand Dr Smith took out. He will go to Bridgeport, this week, to have an examination for the one in his leg. Mark Twain has called on him since he was shot.
 The republicans nominated William Hagen and George s. Banks for select men at their caucus, Saturday night. Most of the other officers hold over.
 The rain of Monday night has start | ed the streams and filled the cisterns. For all the dry weather fall pastures are very good.
 J. w. Sanford has large trade at his store at the Creamery. His goods are all new and of the best quality. Prof F. F. Abbott has gone to Princeton college to commence his new duties as professor and has closed his house at the Center.
 Mir and Mrs George W. Banks and H. B. Price, IT,, of Philadelphia were guests of Mir Banks sister, last week.
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The Newtown Bee
 Newtown, Friday, Octobe 2, 1907,
Nichols
PERSONAL CHAT.


 Mrs George Mac Donald spent Tues day with her parents in Huntington.
 Wednesday, Mrs II. II. Wellington visited her parents on Booths Hill.
 Mrs John B. Reynolds of West Ave nue, Bridgeport, and her sister visited relatives, one day last week.
 Miss Maud Wall has returned from a visit with her brother in Allendale, NJ. Capt Ward from New York and Oscar Plumb tried their luck at fishing, last week.
 Howard B. Curtiss is decorating the outside of his residence. George Murr is assisting him.
 H. c. Udall has finished the two gable windows in Mrs c. II. Couch's house. It is a great improvement.
 MT and Mrs William Williams of Stillman Street, Bridgeport, visited friends on Saturday.
 David Plumb is gaining slowly and able take little nourishment.
 Mrs H. B. Manner and daughter were Sunday guests of her parents in Tashua. Mir Mo Dermott was called out of town, last week, and Mir Guggenheim of Bridgeport preached in the Methodist church. He was entertained at dinner at the home of Mrs Charles French.
 The Ladies' Aid Society meet on Thursday with Mrs Horace P. Nichols. The young Ladies Sewing circle meet at the home of Mrs Frank B. Couch on Friday, to sew for the coming fair.
 On the evening of October 9 there will be given a Husking bee at the home of Mrs Cassier in Trumbull, for the benefit of the Methodist church. After the husking is over, supper will be served.
 Edward Smith entertained relatives on Sunday.
 Ground has been broken for the new residence of Frank Beers of Noble Avenue.
 Mrs Percy Card spent Monday with her parents, Mir and Mrs Beers.
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Auction Sale.

By virtue of an order of the Superior court to me. directed, 1 will sell at pub lie auction at Grand Central hotel in Newtown, Conn.,, on Tuesday, October 13, 1908, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, piano, pool table and house hold and office furniture too numerous to men, tion. The same being personal property conveyed by Michael J. Houlihan to Sarah E. Beers, Ann E. Sanford and Sarah A. Hawley, admix., by chattel mortgage.
 Chas B. Johnson, a Deputy Sheriff
 for Fairfield County.
 Dated Newtown, Oct l, 1908.
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Attest, Edward P. Mob bs, Judge.

4 T A COURT OF PROBATE held at Sher-
 man within and for the District of Sher- man on the 18th day of July, 1908. Present, Warren C.,Allen. Judge.
 Estate of Fife M. Fuller, late of Sherman. in said District, deceased. Frank w. Marsh, Ad- ministratOr.
 Ordered-That six months from the date hereof be, and the same are limited and al- lowed for the creditors to bring in their claims against said estate. and ths Administrator di- rected to give public notice to the creditors of said estate to bring in their claims within said time allowed, by posting copy of this order on the public Sign-post nearest the place where the deceased lasta dwelt within the same Town, and by publishing the same once in some newspaper having circulation in said Probate District, and return make to this Court of the notice given.
 Attest, Warren c. Allen. Judge.
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Monroe.

Rev MT Adams of New Haven will preach in the Congregational church, October 4.
 Miss Gertrude Beardsley, in company with her sister, Mrs E. M. Beardsley, of Long Hill, are in Bronson, Mich, visiting their brother.
 Mir and Mrs Edward E. Curtiss spent last Sunday with friends in Cheshire.
 Miss Effie,J. Clark of Huntington is at Hobart E. Beardsley's.
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1t@l,1|tq,pl|;
 New Haven, Conn. Another Great Sale of Fancy Silks
 At69 cts.
{ 5000 Yards and Every Yard Worth Sl.

Importers and manufacturers ir need of ready cash always look tc The Charles Monson Company fol relief. Here is the cause of this extraordinary and unusual offel ing. A manufacturer found him. self with an overproduction of goods and short of cash and anx, ious to raise some money he sacri' feed these silks at a price which enables us to offer them at this unusually low figure.
 There is not a piece in the lot worth less than Sl a, yard and the collection comprises such fashion, able and seasonable silks as Louis. ines, Poplins, Taffetas, Peau de Cygne and the much wanted Chev, ron weave in checks, stripeVplaids and brocades.
 See Window Display.
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STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District of O Bridgeport, ss Probate Court, September

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District of O Bridgeport, ss Probate Court, September 2S. 1908.
 Estate of Harriet B. Mallett. late of Trum- bull in said District. deceased
 Upon application praying this court finds that administration on said estate ought to be granted and appoint an administrator thereon as per said application on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Bridgeport, in said district. on the 7th day of October, A.. D. 1908, at Il o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given to all persons known to be interested in said estate to appear. if they see cause, at said time and place. and be heard thereon, by publishing in some newspaper having circu- lation in said District copy of this order at least three days before said day of hearing and that return of noeice given be made to this court. - Attest, Edward p. Nob bs. .Judoa
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The Business Mems An- sWer to What One Year of No-License
 Has Done for New Milford"

We the undersigned business men of New Milford, believe it to be for the best interests of the town that No-Licensd be continued, Signed:
 ". B. Sterling. J. S. Halpine, D. W. Pepper, J. A. Northrop. Jas A. Northrop. Geo Lines, C. M Beach. Ackley, Hatch & Marsh, Hatch & Dewey. Geo H. Jackson, S.S. Green, J. B. Cox. W. c. Brown, Starr K Dean, E. A. Hen der on, M. ". Hill, Osborne & Stone. W. M. Miller, ". c. Green. D. B. Breinig E. H. Mar C.P. Bentley, E. A. Wildman, H. c. Buck iingham, ". F. Bennitt, A. L. Conkey. c. B. Marsh S v
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Bedding.
READY MADE SHEETS,

Soc, 65c and roc each. Full size and good quality, at French's, Bethel.
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EOR SALE-Three A No. 1 grade Holstein II COWS, due the middle of October Price sl5O. George s. Edmond,R. F. D. 24 l-2, Bethel ONE BLACK 2-year-old colt, weight 1O55, V not afraid of autos or cars: one 4-year-oli colt, weight 1000; family horse to sell cheap or exchange for horse with speed. Edward Edmonds, Bethel, Conn.
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PILLOW CASES, CHEAP,

at Freneh's. Bethel. Now is the time to buy for Fair week.
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Cigar Smokers.

Buy direct from the Factory. Save middle men's profits. D 'Remrof" Cigars delivered to your address for sl, equal to any ten cent Cigar on the market. Money refunded if you are not satisfied. .:M
 C. K. Hengst & Co.,, Manufacturers,
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69 cts.
For sale.

Come to Shaw's bazar Car of cattle will be at Newtown. October Sth. Entrance to yard free. One hog free. Every person will have one guess on weight of hog free. No guesses sold l5 milking cows to rent. Calves, bulls. heifers. poultry and pigs for sale. All bills two years old must be settled. Cigars, sand wiches and drinks by c. K. Wallins.
 J. B. Shaw.
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WANTED-To hire by the year. with the W privilege of buying place of from to 20 acres within or miles of Branchyille. Rent and price must be reasonable. Address Lock Box 2S, Branchville, Conn.
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N and rye for all who wish. 4c per bushel if over 75 bushels, when less.s3 for the job. Have the best improved machinery and guarantee my work done we'll. Carl Puchala. Roxbury, Conn.,
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Harriet Botsford, Administrative.
RESTRICT OF WASHINGTON ss. Court D of Probate Sept. 26, 19O8

D of Probate, Sept. 26 1908.
 Estate of Oh istopher Byrne, late of Wash- ington. in said District. deceased
 The Court of Probate for the District of Washington hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the credi- tors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts. properly attested within said time. will be debarred recov- cry. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 V Berkley s. Morgan,
 ,.. Administrator
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C. F. BeardsIey,
 GENERAL AUCTlONEER, VIEWPOINT, CONN.
 Telephone ts-5.
 Also Real Estate For Sale.

100 acres meadow and pasture land, no buildings, on one of the finest hilltops in New town. mile from k. R. or village; price ks700. Farm Of T acres, will keep l2 cows. pair horses. nice house and barn; price 5000, $2000 can remain on mortgage.
 Farm Of Go acres, will keep i3 cows, and pair Of horses, nice house, 2 barns, price A500. S20OO can remain on mortgage.
 Farm le0 aeres.nlce houses barns, Ice house, spring water in house and barn; fine orchard. farm will carry 25 cows.palr horses. pairoxen; price 5000; s3000 can remain on mortgage,
 nice house and barn with small piece land; thls is bargain II purchased at once; price :lO50: 800 can remain on mortgage.
 Iarm, new house and barn, 70 acres farm land. 5000.
 farm, lO.room house. running water, i6 acres land, $500.
 A 3O-acre farm on main road, one mile from Newtown Street; good house and barns nice orchard; never falling stream Of water; will carry COWS: price s.tOo. A 3l-acre farm in Newtown; good house and barn; fine water. Apple orchard and other fruit; mile from k. K. Station; minutes walk from school. Price 5000.
 1 farm 72 acres, $500.
 Several other places not advertised.
 A very fine carriage and blacksmithing plant; splendid opportunity for quick buyer.
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EOR RENT CHEAP-3 or rooms for ligh U housekeeping, furnished if desired, loca tion near Stepney Depot on Main road. M Ehln, Stepney Depot, Conn.