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The Newtown bee., 1908-07-17
NUMBER 20
Stepney.
METHODIST CHURCH NC

METHODIST CHURCH NOTES. Another "0bject Sermon" will be
 given by Rev Mir Hubbard, next Sun
 day morning. These object or illus
 trated sermons are original with the
 pastor, who has given very much study
 and work in preparing the designs,
 which are abundant with suggestion.
 There are various ways by which we
 may learn and become educated as a good listener, close book student, but
 by observation, using our eyes. we
 tske into our minds pictures of inter- est and meaning, and the applications which we draw from them are often held for life time, the impressions re- ceived never die away. We may be told over and over again of the fearful results of some wrong doing but when we look upon the wreck itself, the pictures stay with us. These designs. quite attractive in themselves are used that the lessons portrayed may be the more,frmly imbedded into the mind. We are sure that the very large number who were present when "The ten little ships" put out to sea each on it's own mission, will be glad to be present next Sunday morning. There being no service in the Baptist church and no dust, the chulc oh must be full.
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STEEPLECHASE ISLAND POP.
 ULAR EXCURSION.

The N. Y. N. H. & H. R. R. Co.,, announce a popular excursion to Steeplechase Island on Thursday, July 23, to leave Newtown at 1O14 a. m., connecting at Bridgeport with electric line for Steeplechase Island. Round trip only 50 cents. This popular sea- side resort has large vareity of en- tertainments and amusement features which combined with its natural beauty make it an ideal sport for days out ing and recreation. A bathing beach is one of the leading features and no one should fail to take advantage of this excursion to the seashore.
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OBITUARY.
WILBUR s. BLAKESLEE.

Wilbur Sanford Blakeslee died at Chautauqua, N. r., July l2, of appendi- citis, He was born in Brooklyn, N. r., in 1881. and was the son of Cornell jus and Mary Sanford Blakeslee, grand son of Mir and Mrs L. D. Sanford of Bridgeport. After removing to Ruth erford, N. J., he went through the, diff ferent grades of the public schools, graduating at the Passaic High school with proficiency in the vernacular of the German language. After a con nection of about two years with the Virgil Institute of Music ir New York city, at the solicitation and with the aid of friends. he spent two years at Berlin, Germany, where besides his own studies he prepared others to go before their teachers, and one year at Paris, France, for the study of the French language, and giving instruc- tion in the German language. After returning home he went to Chautauqua for special study, becoming acquaint- ed with the Vincents. He was solicited by them to go to Chicago as special tutor, at the same time entering the sophomore class of Chicago University. After one year, he entered the junior class of Harvard university, from which he just received his acceptance as senior. He had just entered upon an engagement for his third year at Chautauqua as teacher and lecturer when the malady siezed him and al- though the operation was successful he was not able to rally from it.
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S1OO Reward, S1O0.

learn that there is at least one dreaded dis ease that science has been able to cure in al it's stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being constitutional disease, requires con- stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in its curative powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure Send for list of testimonials.
 Address F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. O.
 Sold by all Druggists 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
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VIEWPOINT vs. DANBURY GYM
 NASHUA.

Newtown plays the strong Danbury Gymnasium team on the Fair grounds, Saturday July IS. Game called at 3.3O p. m. The Danbury team is the strong est of any team that has been seen here this season, comparing very fav- orably with the Invincibles, Danbury's crack semi-professional team. But Newtown will go into the game conf- dent of winning and good exhibition of baseball may be expected.
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c. E. Closter of Mt Vernon, N. r., had his automobile break down, Mon day night, near Mrs c. N. Shepard's. He labored long and hard to repair it, but was finally obliged to go to the Inn with his wife for the night. On lues- day machinists came in a car from Danbury and lowed the disabled car into Danbury. where it was repaired. This is among the interesting experi- ences of the automobile owner.
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HOUSE BURNED.

The house of John Sable, formerly the Thomas Banks place, just west of Botsford Peck's, was burned to the ground with all its contents, on Thurs day morning, July2. MT and Mrs Sable were awakened about 5 o'clock in the morning by the smell of smoke and found their house in flames and were only able to escape from the house with just little clothing. The origin of the fire is unknown. There was about $400 insurance on the house.
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W. T. COLES NEW RESIDENCE. NOW NEARING COMPLETION.

The editor, in company with Robert H. Beers, passed an interesting hour on Wednesday afternoon at "Over- lock-" the beautiful new residence of W. T. Cole on the hill west of New town Street. At the mansion they were met by Harry Taylor, of the Taylor & Buckingham firm, an affable and popular gentleman, who knows the building business from A to z. Mir Taylor courteously showed the gentle men about the building. The views from the piazzas of MT Coles new house are beautiful. beyond descrip- tion. The late Mir Ronalds. who trav- eled all over the world, declared the view from these hills could not be dup Heated in Europe or America. But return to the house, now in course of construction. The new house is 52 X 73 feet. The first story is ruble field cobble construction and the work is very finely done, refecting marked credit on Christian Hansen, who had it in charge. The sides of the house from the second story up are to be covered with fiat French tile. The roof is to be constructed of Spanish tile. On the first floor will be reception hall, IA X 27, a dining room, l5 X a living room. 19 x 27, with an alcove 8 X 15 opening up from it, a kitchen. and buffers pantry, IA X l6 feet. Across the entire front of the house will be a piazza l3 feet wide. An open staircase leads to the second floor. The interior finish is all to be in panel work, and the effect will be striking. On the second floor are eight large rooms, with three bath rooms. On the third floor will be billiard room and apartments for the servants. All the troughs and gutters are to be.of copper. On the north side of the house is to be porte-cochere. On the west side will be an observation tower. The laying of the Spanish tile roofing is ab out com pleted and at present fine appear ance. The house is to be heated by twin Gurney hot water heaters to be installed by A. H. McMahon, the we'll known New Milford plumber and heat CT builder. MT McMahon is also putting up the copper leaders and gutters and is putting in the plumbing work. The stone and mason work has been done by Christian Hansen and the plastering by Charles Lake, both of New Mil ford. In the cellar s. B. Church & Co. of Seymour have installed two large iron pneumatic tanks. for storing water, weighing about 5000 pounds each. The barn, 40 x 30, is one of the largest in town and is equipped with hay fork and apparatus for unloading hay. When everything is completed Mir Cole will have one of the most at- tractive places in the state.
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ORGAN RECITAL.
TRINITY CHURCH, WEDNESDAY
 EVENING, JULY 15.

An audience of 100 or more enjoyed the organ recital at Trinity church, Wednesday evening, the program being of 9 high order. Miss Agnes E. Platt, soloist at the Methodist church. Morristown. N. J., was heard with pleasure in three solos,"I heard the voice of Jesus say," Rejoice great ly o daughter of Zion," and Be of Good Comfort. John c. Beers, tenor, sang with good effect Schnecker's solo, Meath the shadow of Thy wing" " Cecil Wright and Prof c. S. Platt gave the organ selections. The prayers were read by Rev J. H. George, rector of Trinity. The program in detail was follows:
 March, Processional, Leprevost,I
 Prof Platt Hymn 253, Choir and Congregation Lords Prayer and versicles. Prelude, Rheinberger, Cecil Wright q heard the voice of Jesus say," -
 Rathburn, Miss Agnes Platt Psalm 15O.
 Nocturne, Miller, Cecil Wright Meath the shadow of Thy wing"
 Schneider, John c. Beers Hymn 616, Choir and Congregation Rejoice greatly. o daughter of
 Zion" Handel,
 Miss Agnes Platt Creed and Prayers.
 "Be of good comfort" Cowen.
 Miss Agnes Platt Offering, Prayers
 Pontifcal March, nemmenn,
 Cecil Wright
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the Depot feel that satisfied customer

the Depot feel that satisfied customer is the best advertisement they can have and this will always be their aim, to satisfy their patrons.
 Mrs Mack Sherlman and children and Master Nathan Gordon, all of New York, are spending few weeks with Mir and Mrs Jacob Gordon.
 Mir land Mrs Samuel Chirelstein of New York are spending two months with Mir and Mrs Jacob Gordon.
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The party. who were travelling Witf about 60 head of cattle, last week, found accommodations for their cattle at Howard Lights, while the men stayed at Gilbert Brothers. Owing to the scarcity of water, as we'll as a shortage of pasture it seemed difficult for them to find place at all.
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TRINITY PARISH.
SUNDAY SERVICES.

At 10 a. m., celebration of the Holy Communion. At Il a. m, morning prayer and sermon by the rector. At 12 m, Sunday school At p. m., even- ing prayer.
 The singing class will meet on Fri day at for rehearsal.
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Midsummer sale of ladies', gents boys and misses Oxford ties and ten his shoes closing out at cost price. Good bargains in the lot. Call and get prices. Don't forget. -[Sandy Hook Shoe Store.
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Robert D. Goddard.of Bridgeport, E. M. Blake of Boston, F. D. Futile of Delhi. N. Y, and George W. Acht- man of New York have registered at the Sandy Hook hotel.
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Some very pretty souvenir postal cards have been received from friends that are spending some time sightrsee- ing at Niagara Falls and other places. One, colored card of the Park in Dun vile, Can., also the Railroad Station, F. T. R. Dunville, signed E. Madge Peck.
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VACATION TOURS

UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE
 RECREATION TOURIST co.
 The Recreation Tourist Co. have ar ranged very attractive list of per sonally conducted tours to popular sum- mer resorts, this season The next party leaves for Block Island, Saturday, July IS, three days trip s11, accommo- dations at Ocean View hotel. First trip to the White Mountains. Monday, July 20. five days trip s24, Sinclair hotel, Bethlehem. First tour to At Iantic City, July 27. For descriptive circular call on Ticket Agent at Depot, or address The Recreation Tourist Com pany, New Haven.
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ST ROSES.

ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE BENE- FIT OF THE SISTERS OF MERCY.
 An exceptionally fine entertainment followed by dance will be given for the benefit ,,of the Sisters of Mercy in the Town Hall, Newtown, on Satur- day evening, July 25. The usual ad- mission fee of 25 cents will be charged. Refreshments will be served. The pro- gram concerning the entertainment will appear in our next issue.
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APPOINTED POSTMASTER.

w. s. Penfeld received word from Congressman Hill. Wednesday, that he had received the appointment of post master at Stepney Depot to succeed Stephen French, who has resigned.
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The large boat Henry Morgan has been building at his place at Halter town was taken to Bridgeport, last Tuesday, and will soon be launched here. Edwin Morgan moved the boat with his teams.
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BAPTIST CHURCH CALLS A
 PASTOR.

Rev A. Ii. Boutwell, of Norwalk has accepted call to the pastorate of the Baptist church here for the coming year and will preach his first sermon here on Sunday, August 2.
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Mir and Mrs Martin Heating returned to Bridgeport, Sunday night, after week passed with Mir and Mrs Thomas c. Keane.
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Don't forget we still do shoe and har- ness repairing. Good workmanship and the best of materials. Prices right. -[Sandy Hook Shoe Store.
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An entertainment under the manage ment of Edward Pitzschler and others for the benefit of St R ose' church planned for the last of the month, has been postponed to later date as not to conflict with the Library enter tainment, August l.
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Fred Musa of New York has pur- chased Lucien Pierron's place in Pales- tine and has taken possession. MT Pierron has moved to Berkshire.
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s. Curtis & Go. have bought a dump cart for use about their factory and farm of A. M. Briscoe & Son.
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L. H. Elsenboss and family of Brook field and Mrs Elizabeth Wilson of Dan- bury were guests, Sunday, of Mir and Mrs George R. Wilson ln Taunton.
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Edward Troy was in Bridgeport, Tuesday. His hand is steadily improv- ing, having all healed up but one fin ger.
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APPOINTED DEPUTY SHERIFF.

J. Frank Olmstead has been appoint ed by High Sheriff Hawley of Bridge port as Deputy Sheriff for the town of Monroe for Fairfield county. He. received his appointment. last Monday
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The ladies of the Methodist church will give lawn party at Mrs E. J. Halls on the afternoon and evening of July 28.
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John s. Thornhill of Brookfeld has been a recent guest of Mir and Mrs George w. Stuart.
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Mrs Dora Brandchove returned to her home in Jersey City, after two week S passed with MT and Mrs Patrick Lar ner.
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Mrs V. S. Hayes passed Wednesday in the Park City. -...,
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Miss Catherine Murphy of Brookfield was calling on friends in town. last Saturday.
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Miss Mildred Lovejoy of Norwalk IS guest of her grandparents, Mir and Mrs Francis Allen. in Hattertown.
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Mir and Mrs C. F. Taylor and MT and Mrs Lawrence Warner and Glover Warner passed Wednesday in the Park City.
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Frank Talty of Bridgeport is passing a few week with his aunt. Mrs John J. Keane, on Gas street.
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9Sc EACH, SKIRTS,

Extra fine and we'll trimmed skirts at French's, Bethel.
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Charles F. Beardsley is enjoying a stay at the fine Manhanset house, Shelter island, L. I.
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FOrty-tlVe days ot hot sun ana no rain or showers and but only slight dews made the farmers chins drop. Everything in nature commenced to- give up the fight for life; even some of the trees on the hill sides turned brown and the leaves are dead, but the rain, Tuesday, has given new life and hope.
 Misses Bertha and Kittie Sherman and Edward Hayes of New Haven have been guests of Mrs Edson Hayes.
 Mrs Ives and daughter of Danbury are guests of Mrs Ernest Northrop.
 Burr Hawley and wife have spent 8 few days in New York City.
 Mrs c. E. Osborne, Miss Grace Os- borne and Miss Martha Andrews had an outing at Savin Rock, on Tuesday.
 We learn of the death of John Booth of New York. He will be buried in Hartford. Mir Booth was the oldest son of the late Orville Booth of Halter town. He was a veteran of the Civil War and man of strong character and had held very responsible positions during his life.
 c E. Osborne, Jr., enjoyed fishing trip at the Housatonic river, last Tues day, and captured several fine bass.
 Don't forget if your milk is growing less little good grain from B. Hawley & Co. s wholesale branch will make it more. Always money saved by trad. ing there.
 The Bee representative was kindly entertained at dinner, last Wednesday, by Mir and Mrs c. L. Smalley.
 The Baptist church will be closed the last two Sundays in July, July l9, and 26.
 Rev A. l.. Hubbard was in Westport last Wednesday to attend the services at the new Methodist church there. Mir Hubbard was one of the speakers. There were 16 visiting pastors present.
 District Superintendent Rev J. E. Adams, D. D., will be in Stepney on Sunday, July 26, and preach a sermon and hold quarterly conference.
 Mir and Mrs R. W. Stillman of Bridge port are guests, this week, of Mir and Mrs c. H. Hawley.
 N. J. Burton and family of Orange, N. J., arrived at their summer .home near the Depot, last Friday, for few weeks stay.
 The new firm of Penfeld & Craig at
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Miss Mary Callahan was in New Haven, Wednesday.
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Martin Talty returned to Bridgeport, Sunday night, after a weeks visit with Mir and Mrs John J. Keane.
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Charles Curtis was in the Park City, Wednesday.
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Miss May Hoyt spent Sunday in with friends.
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B. H. Peet, Hattertown, has a new horse, purchased of Danbury parties.
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MUSLIN UNDERWEAR SALE

at French's, Bethel. New goods and extra value in skirts, night robes. drawers and chemises.
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A novelty in line of lunch and pic nic or shopping baskets, at R. H. Beers & Co.'S.
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Rev and Mrs Osborne spent Wednes- day with Mir and Mrs H. w. Oppe ot Zoar.
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Fred Lockwood was quite badly cut at the Borden's creamery, Monday, re- quiring a visit to the office of Dr Kier- nan.
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Mrs w. G. Hard was in Bridgeport Wednesday.
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Edward Mccormack of New York City is visiting Master Herman W. Oppe.
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MT and Mrs c. H. Finch have beer passing the week in New York.
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CHILDREN'S TAN SHOES.

A full stock and low prices, French's, Bethel.
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Mrs Ann E. Wilson has returned from Willimantic and is once more with her sister, Mrs Edward Taylor.
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Mrs John F. Blake visited in Bridge port, Wednesday.
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For the small boys waists, knee pants, outing suits, at R. H. Beers & Co.'S.
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M. B. Hawley and family from Step ney spent Sunday at W. E. Gilbert's.
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James B. Nichols and Ernest Sanford visited friends in BrooKfeld, Sunday.
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Mrs J. Hobart Beers of Chicago, H., is the guest of Mrs J. H. Warner
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Charles Blakeman has a rubber tired runabout bought of A. M. Briscoe & Con
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John F. Madigan of Washington paid a visit to the home of his parents, Tuesday.
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Mrs Martin Corbett and daughters passed Wednesday in Danbury.
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Joseph Kelley of Bridgeport passed Sunday with his grandmother, Mrs John Kilbride.
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Misses Blanche and Bertha Gilbert
 have recently visited with friends in Stepney. .... ....'.
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Herbert Flansburgh of Black Rock passed Sunday ar..the inn.
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Mrs Thomas Bradley and son, M. J. Bradley, of New York, are guests ot Selectman and Mrs Michael Donohue.
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James B. Nichols has purchased a motor cycle.
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Master Willie Keating of Norwalk is visiting his uncle, Edward Troy.
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ooo EACH SKIRTS
currDpEN,S TAN SHOES.

Extra fine and well trimmed skirts. at French's Bethel.
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Mir and Mrs A. M. Briscoe, Lewis

Briscoe and Miss Jennie Briscoe spent Thursday evening at MT Oppe's in Zoar.
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Reddine.
9sc NIGHT ROBES,
MIrsIJN UNDERWEAR SAL

low neck and short and long sleeves. special value at French's, Bethel.
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A full stock and low prices. at French's, Bethel.
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at French's, Bethel. New goods and extra value in skirts, night robes, drawers and chemises.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1908-10-02
Mews ct the County
BY OUR REGULAR STAFF CORRESPONDENTS.
went to Watertown to attend the
funeral Of Glen Hopkins Friday.

went to Watertown to attend the
funeral Of Glen Hopkins Friday.
Mrs. Edd Jones died Friday
morning of typhoid fever. Ser
vices were held in the Methodist
church Saturday afternoon at 2.3O.
The remains were laid to rest in
Lorinda Cemetery. She leaves q
husband and four children to mourn
her death.
Mrs. Keyes' mother and brother
spent a few days visiting her this
week.
+ Mr.. Keller went to Waterloo,
Ia, Monday to spend a few days
and return with his wife.
Ruth Elgie returned to Henry
Saturday evening after having
spent over month visiting friends
and relatives in Huronand Hetland.
Mrs. Hammel and son Emil went
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1908-10-02

to Groton Saturday evening and
returned Monday evening accom-
panied by her sister, Amanda, who
spent Tuesday with her and re-
turned TO her home in Elkton
Tuesday evening
Chris Larsen has laid the foun-
=dation for his new house north Of
the track.
Mr.. Mathiesen is having his store
reshingled.
Will Hall and family have
moved to town.
There was a large crowd at the
dance given in Fraternity hall
Thursday evening. Stewards or
chestra furnished the music.
Henry Sasse is on the sick list.
The Citizen S state bank has had
a gas street lamp put in front of
the bank.
# ~. II. Reyes Went TO Dover,
Mimi, Sunday evening.
Charley Cosgrove went to Ne
braska to see his uncle who was not
expected to live.
Harry Hubbard and family
moved to town Monday and Will
liam Flanagan moved out on their
farm.
Mrs. J. r. Hubbard has been on
the sick list several days this week.
Mrs. Seamans went to Mitchell
Monday TO spend a few days with
her daughter Gertrude who is at
tending school at that place. Mr..
Lowe is running the school house
furnace while she is gone.
George Bowling took hogs to St.
Paul Saturday.
Charley Nichols is on the sick list
this week.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1908-10-02
HENRY RUNNERS

The G. L. A. S. had the pleasure
of meeting at the home Of John
Mcgillivary Tuesday. All present
report fine time and good sup
per.
Adam Ferris and Rudolph Lentz
are quite sick with typhoid fever.
Mrs. Quinn McMuIlen came up
from Appleby last week to care for
her son Warren who has typhoid
fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. Iorns came up
from Bromsdale, Mimi, Tuesday
night to care for their son Clarence
who has been helping his uncle, G..
B. Iorns, and is now quite sick
with typhoid fever.
Alton Lewis has gone to North
Dakota.
About twenty-five from Henry
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1908-10-02
w. M. Schoenberger,
City Clerk.
First pub. Oct. 2 and 8.
ADVERTISING HIS WARES.
Pastor Uses the Types to In
i crease the Attendance

~ preacher in a college town
Up the state recently decided
that the best way to increase the
attendance at his church was to
advertise. So he took up a part
81 I, the paper in town with small.
display got UP not unlike a the.
ater advertis efneflt
How long since YOU have
been to church " was the frst
line lin IN black type interrogation,
Better go Tomorrow, was the
next line. Try the First >
4 continued the advertisement.
mentioning the name Of a denorn..s
! that is not essential il
the context. 81 7 = 1.3
hen followed the subjects for
the morning and the evening ser
ssi-
!. ne pastor had designated for
the evening sermon, Bovyil1e. I,
and and ne invited for the purpose : -
hearing what he had to saw L s.sA II /.
boys, all who once were Bows. 81
who. ,., dislike boys, and ali who