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The Newtown bee., 1909-04-30
Long Hill
NEWS HEREABoUTs,

Mir and Mrs George Mahoney were guests Sunday of MT and Mrs D. Ma hOaor,
 Daniel Mahoney, who has been i'll for two weeks, 1uts not gain as fast as his friends would wish.
 O. B. Burton of Trumbull was q guest, Tuesday, of Misses Kate md Marion Hurd.
 Due to arrive in a few days; Gn- other car of choice No timothy hay at SIS per ton at the car. -[ John S. Hurd's feed store.
 Mrs Frank Sutherland and daugh- ter, Viola, of Botsford, are guests, this week, of MT and Mrs c, P. Jen- nings.
 Miss Florence Farrand of Bridge port was a guest, Sunday, of Miss Clara Downs.
 George Jennings of Milford spent Sunday here ti.e guest of his parents, MT and Mrs c. P. Jennings.
 MT and Mrs P. H. Kohlar were guests, Sunday, of MT and Mrs Peter H. Lynch.
 Mrs Samuel Beardsley has been having a new picket fence erected in front of her place, the past week.
 James Turney had the contract last Tuesday of sowing grass seed for Wolf Bernstein and completed the work.
 Miss Josephine Koh!or enjoyed a carriage drive to Newtown, one day last week.
 Peter H. Lynch has a new stopper purchased of New Milford parties.
 Frank Mead and family, who lived in the Fulford place on the Tashua road, have moved into part Of J m schneider's house, and William Lyons and family of Park Lane have moved into the Fulford place.
 James O'Brien moved his steam saw mill, last Tuesday, from J. M. Paris woods to Daniel w. Edwards woods in Easton. J. w. Farrar moved the mill for MT O'Brien with his team.
 Dur stock of garden and field seeds are all new goods and suree to grow, both in bulk and package. If you need a new blow this spring there is none better than the Oliver chilled Dlcw, fo. which we are agents and the price is right. Do not forget one application of Avenarius Carboli- neum on the interior of your poultry houses keeps them free from yermin [The Long Hill Store, w. N. Hurd, proprietor.
 MT and Mrs Elijah Middlebrooks welcomed little daughter at their home on Monday, April 12, Mrs w.. B. Craft of Stepney assisted in the care of the little girl. s. .s-~
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IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE.
Booked An 01de, For Garden Snad-
 ing From Chicago.

Edward Taylor thinks advertising in The Bee pays. A party Tn Chicago seeing the item about Eds great feat at galdt!. spading wrote him postal saying: "I have a garden to spade and should like to engage you if l can make arrangements" MT Taylor replied that his active partner, San dv," had scooped most of the work. leaving him with a heavy bank ac- count. T expect, however" wrote Ed, Ito be able to t: K b si less with you later. If l take the contract l shall expect to board with you till the job is completed" His last sen tence evidently paralyzed the Chi cago man, for MT Taylor hasn't had a reply since, although he still be- lieVes it pays to advertise.
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Georgetown.
AFFAIRS ABOUT TOWN.

Rev MT Mills of ROwayton preached at the Methodist church, Sunday.
 Mrs John B. Williams. who has been ill with the grip is improving slowly and is now able to be about the house.
 Mrs Lyman Franklin has been suf- fering with tonsilitis.
 John Fredrickson is quite seriously ill. Dr Scanlon is attending him.
 Mrs c. S. Dikeman and daughter in-law have been at the Methodist parsonage, this week, packing up the household goods which are to be shipped to South Norwalk, where Mrs Dikeman is to make her home with her son.
 Mrs Edwin Gilbert, whe has been spending the winter in New York City and California, is expected to ar rive in Georgetown on Saturday and will open her home for the summer.
 Rev c. A. Marks of St Matthews church, Wilton, held service at the home of MT and Mrs F. B. Bouton, at [ o'clock last Sunday evening. The last Sunday in May the service will be at the same place at 7.39 p. III.
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THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
 A Church Sociable.

There will be a church social at the home of Mir and Mrs C. B. Fay Tor, Friday, evening, May 2, under tho auspices of the Christian En- deavor society. The admission will be a pair of old rubbers. The En- deayor society is raising money to- ward their pledge for the church debt and every one is asked to con- tribute their worn out rubber shoes and boots and old rubber tires. The social committee will have the even ing's program of entertainment in charge and a good time is promised. All the friends of the church, are cor diHlly invited. The Endeavorers are also asking for old newspapers and magazines. Notice will be given later concerning them. Save your papnre.
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Stepney,
BAPTIST Clun(;I NOTES.

Sunday, 10.30 a. m. Covenant meeting. l0.S5 d. m. morning wor- ship, followed by the Ordinance of the Lords Supper. 12 m. Bible school. p. m. Judd district meet ing. ' p. m. Lower Stepney meet ing.
 The next meeting of the Portal class will be held on Friday vening, May 2.
 Bright songs and bright faces were at the evening service, last Sun day. The worship was opened by the prelude played by John T, Flaw ley of the Yale Scientific school. A service of praise was then intro- duced. The audience made it's own selections from the Northfieid Hym- nal. The choir rendered selection from Alexandels Gospel songs "DGes Jesus Care" The many present could not help receiving cheer for Mondays labOrs.
 The Bible school continues to break attendance records
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Fine Lecture by Rev G. H. Johnson.

The Mems Federation enjoyed lecture, Monday night, by Rev George Herbert Johnson of New Milford on "Silas Marner," about 30 members and guests being present. Nr John son gave a brief resume of this graphic story and drew moral and spiritual lessons from it's teachings. He held his audience spellbouDd by his vigorous and eloquent presenta- tion of the theme. Refreshments were served. The singing of hymns was taken up for time.
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TRINITY PARISH.
Rev Dr Ely Supplies at Trinity.

Rev Dr Foster Ely of Stamford as- sisted Rev J. H. George in the serv- ice at Trinity church, last Sunday morning, preaching the sermon and taking the main part of the service. Dr Ely was, for 20 years rector at Ridgefield and is an exceedingly in- teresting gentleman. He possesses a very valuable collection of auto graphs and autograph letters of the bishops of the Episcopal church in this country from Bishop Seabury's time and down.
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METHODIST CHURCH NEWS.

The Ladies' Aid Society meet for their monthly social, this Friday af- ternoon, at Mrs Coley Fields. As important business is to be transact ed doubtless a fine attendance will be present.
 Literary Society at Mrs Coley Fields in the evening, Friday.
 On Sunday the pastor will preach on the theme Seeing Jesus"
 In the evening the district super intendent, the Rev Dr ]. F.. Adams D. D. will preach. Following the preaching service the first quarterly conference will be held, reports from pastor, s-lperintend of 6unday school and other officials.
 George s. Turner has sold his mill poperty at Snyderville, N. Y, to the Red Hawk Light & Power Co. and is to make his home at Patter, son, N. Y.
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A delightful social function was the dance given at the Town hall, last Friday evening. The hall was prettily decorated with red and white stl eamcrs extending from the chan dalier to the sides of the room. On the walls of the room American flags were displayed with charm 1g effect. About 25 couples were present. The committee deserving credit fer the success of the gathering consisted of Curtis F Cook, John C. Beers. s. Cur lis Glover, Gustave Carlson and a number Of other young men.
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Sunday Services.

Sunday morning service at II o'clock with sermon by the pastor, followed by the Lords Supper and reception of members.
 Sunday school at noon.
 Y. P. s. c. E. meeting in the even- ing at 7.3O o'clock. Subject, Life Lessons for me from the book of Isaiah" Conservation meeting. Ref. Isa. 6:1-S. Leader Il. M. Smith.
 Thursday evening meeting at 7.45 o'clock.
 The ladies met for sewing, this week, at the home of Miss s. J. Scud- der
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TOPSTONE.
MISS BRONSON-MR ARDINE

MISS BRONSON-MR ARDINE. g
 Miss Maud Bronson of West Red ding and Emil Ardine were united in marriage by Rev MT Wing of South Norwalk at their new home at the Bronson place on "Wednesday, April IA. Miss Lottie Franklin of George town was bridesmaid and Bert Bar rett of this place was best man. A feception immediately followed the wedding. MT and Mrs Ardine began housekeeping at once in their home and they have the best wishes Of a large circle Of friends for long and happy life.
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STATE OF oHIu, City Of Toledo.

STATE OF OHI5, City Of Toledo.
 LUCAS COUNTY. ss Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior member of the firm of F. J. Cheney & O., doing business in the city of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUM RED DOLLaKS fir each and every case of eatarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 9th day of December, A. T.. 1886. -
 (SeaD A. w. GLEASON,
 Notary Public. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter nally, and acts directly or the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, O. Sold by all druggists, 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
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The General Manager of the Fabric Fire Hose Co.
BASEBALL.
Newtown High vs, Shelton High.

A game of baseball will be played on Saturday afternoon between the Shelton High school team and the team representing Newtown High school. The game will start at 1.30, and will be played on the Methodist lot opposite the residence of Mrs Otis.
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Mrs Julia l.. M. Woodruff, whose obituary notice appears in the Wash ington news, was a native of New town, having been born in zoar dis trict. She is pleasantly remembered here by a number of old friends. Her first story, Shiloh" had it's scenes laid in our own Shiloh" To- cated in Zoar and Gray's Plain dis tricts. The characters in this story were all residents of the town and some still reside here.
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Southburv.
CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY.

On Sunday next at 3 p. m., serv- ices will be held in the church of the Epiphany, MT Barnes, lay reader, of Trinity College, Hartford, being in charge. On Sunday, May 9, at p, m., the Rev George T. Sutherland, of St Peters, Oxford, will have charge of the services and the sacrament of Holy Baptism will be administered, The vested choir of St Peters, Ok ford will be present and assist in the S3rvlceS
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This is the grandest party l ever attended" said an old resident of Huntingtown cn Tuesday night (and Wednesday morning) when the finest birthday party even given in that village took place at the home of j.. H. Frank. And a grand time it cer- tainly was. Of course all the cream of Huntingtown was there to wish Mrs Frank many happy returns of the day, and although the rain and the mud kept many friends from at tending, the four rooms on the main floor where the carpet had been re- moved for dancing, were packed. While some of the guests were danc- ing many had to go upstairs to make room and enjoyed themselves with cards, singing and drinking of the best pure grape juice Jersey grapes could furnish for the occasion. The famous Wallace Davis orchestra did it's best for they had to play by ear owing tC the scarcity of room for their music stands. At the stroke of midnight a bountiful supper was served and while all who could found room at the three tables in the large dining room were partaking of the best of the land of milk and honey, some of the younger ladies and gen. tlemen played ard sang hymns and patriotic songs to increase the appe- lite. Duets were rendered by the Misses Florence Winton, Ruth and Mabel Gilbert, Emma Frank and MT Frank. After mental ard real food was served and the last of the wine drained, the party shook hands all around and left for their respective homes at 4 8. m. Among the guests assembled were William Gilbert and family, M. Winton and family, Mir and MrG N. Rasmussen, Messrs Frauk Strong, William 0 Brien, Robert Ed wards, Robert Davis, Misses Annie
 -ogan. Aida Davis, Emma Frank Mayola Davidson.
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Hughes & Chapman, through their Danbury representative, w. H. Moore, have erected in tn Berkshire cemetery a very nice monument of Westerly granite for the late Minotr Augur.
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William Lodge and a friend, have travelled u e brooks from Bridgeport
 to Great Darlington in the fishing industry and they hagged quite a few of the se4uCI we troNlt. It was a little early and if they had had more more worms the catch would have been greater. By the way, MT Lodge is with the Samuels' Shoe store in Bridgeport, the great place for shoes.
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Judge Isaac Mills of the New York State Supreme Court has been pass ing few days with Postmaster Key holds. They have been enjoying the trout fishing and have had a good degree of success.
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At Finch's: fresh garden seeds, onions, nasturtium and sweet pea seed in bulk; oranges and bananas, apricots and peaches. Headquarters for HiaWatha four
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The paint question is uppermost in the minds of many housekeePers. Taylor, Curtis & Go. can help you answer it in the proper style. See them, also, about wall paper apdwin- dow shades.
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Saturday..

Saturday is St Philips and St James day and the Holy Communion will be celebrated in private for the sick.
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George w. Northrop of Palestine has a new farm wagon, bought of A. M. Briscoe & Son.
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Mrs Edward Taylor, Mrs G. F. Tay- Tor and Mrs w. A. Leonard enjoyed an auto trip to Bridgeport, Tuesday.
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YoI can get at Rupf's market new potatoes, wax beans, cucumbers, to- matoes and lots of other good things to eat in the early vegetable line.
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ST JOHNS PARISH.
Sunday Services.

At 10.45 a. m., morning prayer with sermon by the rector. />ti1fs2 nj, Sunday school.
 At 5. D. nl., evening prayer.
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EDITORIAL INK DR OPS.

There is q genuine feeling of im- patience on the part of Newtown eiti- gems at what appears on ihe sur f ce to be the moderate course of Commissioner Macdonald relative t0 road improvements in Newtown, lie is an exceedingly busy man, to he sure, but many cannot understand why he finds time to award contracts in Brooktield, New Milford and other towns about us, while nothing Is done here. II Is merely a c0lnci- dence, of course. Five or six years ago the town voted to improve the Berkshire road under the good roads law. Bids were advertised for. One bid was received, but as it was too high, nothing was done. A promin ent citizen, Henry G. Curtis, after wait ing long time, became uneasy, and went ahead and improved the high way at his own expense, the town later assuming a part of the expense. Two years ago former selectman H. II. Peck and the writer had an- other town meeting called and sum not to exceed $10,000 was appropri- ated to improve the Bridgeport and Newtown turnpike, beginning at the head of Newtown Street and extend- ing south. Nearly two years have elapsed and nothing tangible has been done. It is true MT MacDon- aids surveyors last fall appeared and surveyed the road. Meanwhile Se- leCtman Biackman, Warden D. C.. Peck of the Borough of Newtown, A. T. Nettleton and the representatives have interviewed or written MT Macdonald about the proposed high way improvements. And what charming letter writer he is! If he only would build his roads as rapidly as he writes his letters, something would be done. If our honored and up-to-date Commissioner is bowed down with a multip icity of work, as The Bee believes, for goodness sake, members of the Legislature, give him assistance! we want this piece of highway imprnve,i in our day and generation. We know MT MacDon- aid means well for his letters are as smooth as the inside of Standard Oil tank. Commissioner MacDon- aid nas assured our representatives he WILL begin work AT ONCE.
 The inadequate pay of many of our district school teachers is a ques- tion our officisls must remedy sooner or later. Brookfield has taken a
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Miss Harriett Martindell of Water bury was guest on Sunday, of Miss Marion Curtis.
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Masters Clarence and Leonard Blake returned to Mattewan, N. Y, Thursday, after a three weeks visit with friends in town.
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John H. Blackman, the Sandy Hook marketman, is driving new horse purchased in Bethel.
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MT and Mrs George Stevens were in Gaylodsville, Sunday, to attend the funeral of Mrs Oliver Marcy.
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Mrs Robert C. Keane returned to Bridgeport, Sunday night, after pass ing two weeks with Sandy Hook friends
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BOROUGH CAUCUS.
To Be Held, Saturday Evening.

The caucus to nominate borough officers for the ensuing year will be held at the Brick Building, Satur- day evening, May 1, at 7.90 o'clock
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E. J. Hall has installed an large new range in the Castle for Miss Blake.
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Howard & Barber. the popular Derby dry goods merchants, have an announcement on page 16 of this issue.
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At the Sandy Hook Shoe store will be found a nice line of shoes in Spring styles. Oxford ties for men and ladies. Harness repairing given prompt attention.
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Miss l.. B. Bigelow and niece of Brookline, Mass, arrived at Sunset Cottage at the head of Newtown Street, wednesday afternoon.
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Sunday.

At II a. m, morning prayer, cele- bra tion of the Holy Communion and preaching by the rector, Rev J. H. George.
 At 12 m, Sunday school.
 At 7.30 p. m., evening prayer.
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William Kilbride has taken a po- sition with Garfield & Davis, the painters.
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Be"iamin Corning and family passed Sunday with Mr Crrninss ia ther, Edward Corning, of Stepney.
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At the annual meeting of Trinit

At the annual meeting of Trinity parish, David c. Peck was reelected treasurer. In our report of the Easter meeting MT Peck's name was inadvertently left out of the list of officers elected.
 The children turned out in large num- bers at the Easter party on the church grounds, Saturday afternoon, and all mad a fine time.
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R.H. Beers & Co. are offering farmers some prime quality Maine seed potatoes, DeleWares, Green Mountain and Irish CObbler
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The F. Hallock Co. of Derby have a new advertisement which will in- terest the farmers.
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Dr H. E. Garlick of koxbury was in town, last Friday, attending to some sick cattle for H. M. Greenman.
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Mrs Daniel G. Beers is spending the week at Pitts1ield, Mass.
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Excellent values now in straw mattings in pretty patterns, rugs and carpets. At Taylor, Curtis & Ce.
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Mrs Joseph Quackepbush has been visiting her daughter, Miss Edith Quackenbush, of New Rochelle, N.
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Instruction for the children will be held on Saturday at 10 a. m.
 Mass at St Stephens church, Step ney, will be celebrated at 10 a. m., through the summer months.
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Edward s. Pitzschler spent Thurs day in the Park City.
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McCALL,S PATTERNS.

The best fitting patterns made. A large tock at French's, Bethel.
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Philo T. Platt has a new Maxwell automobile.
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Mrs J. c. Sanford has been on the sick list for a week.
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A. s. Finch passed Saturday and Sunday in Bristol, R. l.
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Mrs M. J. Lynch of Nallingford is visiting friends in town.
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MT and Mrs Michael Ryan passed Friday in DanILry.
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Miss Julia C.. Clark was in thu Park City, Wednesday.
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For wire fencing of all kinds go to D. N. Clark's in Shelton.
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Mrs Julia Hawley passed Weanes day in Bridgeport.
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Thcmas Bailey has a new rurabout bought of A. M. Briscoe & Son.
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Mendel & Freedman have a good adv in this issue. Look it uf.
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Br00xiield.
REQUEST TO CONGREGATIONAL
 CHURCH.

CI URCH.
 It is reported on good authority that by the will of Mrs Smith Dun ming, the Congregational church of this town is to receive 5000. After giving quite a sum to Bethel ceme- tery, the remainder of her property is to be divided equally between her two brothers, Henry l.. and w. w. Foote. Upon the settlement ot her estate the sum of 5000 given by her late husband to the same church be- comes available.
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 Miss Grace hawes of New York is the guest of her aunts, Misses Emma and Sadie Kellogg.
 Quite a large numbr of neighbors and friends assembled one night last week to help put the new barn of Thomas o. Smith in commission. It is reported the work was well done and was very enjoyable to the par ticipants.
 Frederick Gustavson has begun work on his new house which is in charge of John Sagendorf. Its di- mensions are 2S 30 feet.
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Julius Hartwig has a business wa gon, bought of A. M. Briscoe & Son.
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The inadequate pay of many of our district school teachers is ques- tion our officisls must remedy sooner or later. Brookfeld has taken forward step and Newtcwr should not lag in the rear.
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ST ROSES.
Semi Centennial of Founding of St
 Roses Parish to be Observed.

The 50th anniversary of the found- ing of St Roses parish will be cele- brated in fitting manner on July 29. The bishop of the diocese and other dignitaries of the church will be present. It promises to be a nota- ble event in the history of St Roses l arish.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-07-10
Our Policy 10 our Honest Convictions

AS newspaper of character
and opinion, it has always been
our policy to speak out plainly
for the truth as we understand
it. Our policy has been uncom
promisingly what we understood
to be our plain duty. Without
fear or favor we have discussed
vigorously every public question
affecting the higher life of the
race or the public morals. In
the conscientious performance of
a public service all men look
alike to The Independent. We
do not measure men by their
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The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-07-10

The great teacher Pestalozzi
said truly, Thinking leads man
to knowledge. He may see and
hear, read aud learn whatever
he pleases, but will never know
anything of it except that which
he has thought over, that which
by thinking he has made the
property of his mind'-National
Baptist Union.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1909-07-10

You bet these kids will not
again acquiesce in the exchange
of July 4th for July 9Th, Sunday
to the contrary Notwithstanding.