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The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27
THE HOTELS. At The Inn.

Mrs D. II. Matthewson, Miss Jean ette Matthewson, Dudley E. Ray mond, South Norwalk.
 MT and Mrs John F. Began, lame, s. Began, Atlantic City, N. Y.
 J. Edward Ashmead, Newark, N. J
 H. A. Gardner, Mrs E. R. knight F. E. Gegnaux, J. H. Lyman, Mrs W H. Lyman, Florence T. Lyman, Mari on G. Lyman, New York.
 H. Murray, Washington, D. c.
 Mrs Fannie J. Lennox, New Ro chelle, N. r.,
 Mrs S. S. Thompson, Eloise S Thompson, Mrs c. B. Bolmer Brs J I. Roswell, New Haven. MT and Mrs A. E! Bounty, stam ford.
 MT and Mrs c. W. Bounty, stam ford.
 Mrs EdWardS M. Smith, Miss Edna Smith, MT and Mrs James A. Grid. gonton, MT and Mrs Leonard Crab tree, Richard E. Peck, Bridgeport.
 MT and Mrs J. E. Somers, Marjorie and Frances Somers, MT and Mrs Ed ward l.. Hine, New Haven.
 MT and Mrs Franklyn Burton, Miss Ruth Burton, Ansonia.
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A very delightful day was enjoyed last Friday, by the children and the Bible class at the picnic on the par sonage grounds of the Methodist church. It proved to be an ideal place for gathering of 30 and the tables on the lawn were loaded with many of the good things of the sea- son. Lemonade was in great demand and was abundantly dispensed by Mrs Charles Curtis. In the after noon ice cream of first class quality was generously dealt out by Mrs George Stevens, who always mani- fests a friendly interest for the well fare of the children. Rev and Mrs Laine threw open their doors and contributed everything necessary for the convenience and pleasure of the company, so that with the solo sing ing by Mrs Nutting and the instru- mental music in the parlor by Miss Grace Laine, it was one of the occa- sions long to be remembered by the old and young.
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Plattsville.

Plattsville awake at last! Through the untiring efforts of Robert c. Hitch cock grand celebration will take place on September in honor of the comple,, ton of the macadam road. The small hovs all wear broad smiles and are get- fine in good trim to join in the parade. The line of march, grand marsnaled py R. c, Hitchcock, will form on the spac- ious lawn at the residence of Mrs k. U. call of the bugle and parade over tne newly built road, counter marching at Hartford Lyons and returning to the scene of festivities and disbanding. MT Hitchcock has engaged the, services or a first class band which will make the village resound with favorite melodies such as "Wnen Bobby comes marcnlngg home" and Nobody worEs but Lonzo, etc. MT Hitchcock announces thaI FIX. FIX Lieutenant Governor, Lake, Juage Nicholson and Highway Commissioner Mcdonald will deliver addresses: me local speaker of the day will be Ropers q. Hitchcock, who has given, much or his time to the construction or the roaa' and will deliver very able and interest ing address. At the close of the eX- ercises a sumptuous banquet Will pc given to the guests of honor on tne Shady lawn of Mrs Hitchcock. Col1ie and bring your families and friends. All roads lead to h. c. H1tchcocks on September l. 1909.
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BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES.

Sunday, August 29, at 10.45 morning field. MT Scofield is a young man and an effective preacher. The Baptist con gregation will receive help and inspira- ton from his sermons. At 7.SO o'clock evening worship; preaching by MT sco- field. This evening service continues in popularity. Live music. A hearty well come to all. ....
 The annual offering for the. Baptist State Convention will be received at the morning service.
 Not the least important meeting on the calendar is the prayer meeting. A study of the life of Christ will soon be commenced. At pre-, ,Nnt a general view of the Bible is being taken, preparatory to that study. These meetings are well attended.
 at the open air meeting in Judd district. These services will be continued. II the weather permits there will be an other open air meeting on Sunday even- ing. September 5, at o'clock. .,
 The pastor will occupy the pulpit of the South Norwalk Baptist church on the coming Sunday.
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ODDS AND ENDS SALE.

It is really a rummage sale With out the unpleasant features of a rummage sale, the "odds and ends sale that Meigs & Co. hold Friday and Saturday of this week. Unlike a rummage sale, this one brings for ward only the odds and ends of this seasons styles in almost every depart ment. No old, shopworn, out-of-date goods, but bright, clean, up-to-aate things to wear people are glad to puy at the almost rediculous prices at which they are marked. It will pay anyone to attend this odds and ends sale Friday and Saturday.
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The Newtown High School boys, who were in camp for 10 days at "Camp Housatonic," returned home on last Saturday. Last year there were but six boys in the party while this year there were 13, all of whom seemed to enjoy the outing so well that they are already planning for a much larger number and more con- venient location for next year. Among the visitors to the camps were Mrs Gordon, Mrs Steele, Mrs Rupf, Miss Doretta Gordon, Miss Anna Carlson, Miss Elsie Ferris, Miss Lulu Garfield, Miss Pearl Canfield, Miss Peck, Messrs w. A. Garfield, Frank Wright, Leonard Wright, George Stuart, William Glover, Crossley Wallace, Thomas Donohue, Daniel Honan, MT Keane.
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A CHARMING EXCURSION.

We would call your attention to the very pleasant matinee excursions to Port Jefferson that are given every week day on the Steamer Park City, From Bridgeport. This very pleasant outing cannot be enjoyed after Labor Day as the fall time table then goes into effect. A trip of this kind is al- ways a source of delight to lovers of beautiful scenery. who enjoy breath of sea air. Although it is only a small place and unknown to fame, Port Jefferson possesses one of the loveliest harbors in the world. and there are far-traveled people who rank the entrance to it with the Bay of Naples in poir,t of natural beauty. Of course, the architectural accessor- ies and the storied associations are lacking; but the stately conformation of the land is almost equally striking. The harbor is particularly attractive during the month of August. The level afternoon light displays its charming contours to perfection and the trip across the Sound is an idea one. Those who have never taken it have an unexpected pleasure ir store for them, and will be fully re paid for their bit of exploration Special matinee excursions are giver every week day, leaving the whar at the foot of FairfeldAvenue at 1.3t o'clock.
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Long Hnl

FAIR FOR ST STEPHENS CHURCH
 A social and dance will be held in staines hall, Monday evening, August 30 for the benefit of St Stephens church.. Cake and ice cream will be on sale. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
 Fred Keuhne of Park Lane has a new G-hofsepowef gasoline engine for power on. his farmrs purchased of 10. s. Fair- child & Son of Nichols,
 Van Camps milk, large size can se, Best seeded raisins,. l0e per package. Lenox oil lic per gallon, worth lbe, be- cause 1t gives better light and does not smoke. -lThe, Long Hill Store, w, N. Hurd. Proprietor.
 On account of the work on the state road the trips of the auto bus between Long Hill and Bridgeport have been dis continued for the present
 George Jennings and family Of Mll- ford were guests, Sunday, of Mr and Mrs C. F. Jennings.
 Mrs Fred Matterhorne of Botsford visited friends here, last week. .
 The Live Oak and Pioneer Camps or joyable. clambake and picnic this week in Kohlars grove in Tashua,
 The ball game this week between the Long Hill boys and the Stratiield Hotel of Bridgeport resulted in a score Of ' to 4 in favor of the Long hill boys.
 Mrs c. D. Savage isN moving, this week, to Nashua, N. H., where she will make her home.
 Royal Jennings has left his position at the Tubing X Stamping Co., and d..will soon go to work for the New England Navigation Co., in Bridgeport.
 Mrs Disbrow of Easton has been pass ing a few days here, the guest of her sister, Mrs Charles Radcliff.
 Mrs George W. Bevans, ST., of Bridge port were guests, Sunday, of MT and Mrs Wallace Hill
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MT and Mrs A. J. Smith paid a visit to Mt Washington, Wednesday.

MT and Mrs Charles Watson or Montreal, Can., wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Flor- ence Robertson to Herbert A. Par sons of Albany, N. Y. The marriage is to take place at the nome of the bride, 2O5 Elm Avenue, on Septem- Der 16. After spending a short honeymoon they will reside in All bany, where Mir Parsons is located with the New York Central Railroad
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EDITORIAL INK DROPS.

In riding down the valley from New Milford on a railroad train the other day the Editor chanced to oc- cupy a seat with Attorney c. c. Morris, who called the writer's at- tention to the chestnut tree blight, which Is now making It's appearance in Fairfield County. It is said to be a fact that as result of lnyestiga- tions into the fungus diseases of the bark of chestnut trees in New York City the Department of Agriculture has recommended as a preventative the careful inspection of nursery stock. It also advises that as means of checking the spread of the disease all affected trees be cut down and utilized, care being taken to burn all brush. About five years ago chestnut trees were observed to be dying in New York. The cause, then unknown, has since been found to be fungus disease of the bark. This disease is very Iatal to the trees, and it has since spread so as to complete ly infest the areas lying near New York City in the states of New York, Connecticut and New Jersey. It has also been found in scattered areas in the Eastern states from Rhode Is- land to Virginia. Where it becomes thoro' ghly established it destroys all the chestnut and chinkapin, but no other species. In Forest Park, Brook lyn, over I6,000 trees nave been killed. One authority estimates the loss from this disease in and around New York City at more than s5,00O,- 900. It is believed that this disease was brought to this country from Japan, although this has not been positively demonstrated. Its spread has resulted mainIy from the sale of nursery stock. Young chestnut trees are sent out from many Eastern nurseries, in which the disease has recently been found.
 
 The new premium list of the Dan- bury Fair is just off the press of the Danbury News and is beautiful specimen of the printers art. The fair, this year, is held from October 4 to g, and will be the big event in it's line in Southern New England. Everybody goes to the Danbury fair even if they have to borrow the money. A sad lack of home-pride and failure to support the directors is what killed the Newtown fair, which prospered so we'll for 10 years. We'll to do people, who ought to have supported it staid at home from the Newtown fair and then turned about and put in three and four days in Danbury. It's sad, but it's true.
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MILK MEETING
To be Held on Saturday, the 2Sth, at
 the Town hall.

Farmers engaged in the production of milk for market should be sure to attend the meeting on Saturday, the 2Sth, at the Town hall at 1 p, m, William R. Finch of Brewster will be there to talk over the situation and advise the local dairymen what the producers through New York state are doing with a view of get ting tho producers of this section to act in cooperation with them.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27

The second annual Reunion and Field Day will be held on Labor Day September 6, at the residence of G w. Durgy on Mauweehoo Lake, Sher' man. A clambake dinner will be served at noon for s1.50 per couplei additional ladies, soc. Ball game al 10 a. m. Water sports at 2.3O p. m IThe Mauwehoo Lake Association.
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GRANGE PICNIC
To be Held at Taunton Lake.

A picnic under the auspices of the Pootatuck Grange will be held, next week Thursday, at Taunton Lake. It will be a basket picnic and members are asked to contribute to the dinner. Members may invite friends. A fine time $ expected.
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OBITUARY.
John D. Bailey.

John D. Bailey, son of Mrs A. W. Bassett, died Wednesday evening, after an illness with pulmonary trouble. On Friday MT and Mrs Bassett will accompany the remains to Elmira, N. Y, where the burial will take place. MT Bailey was oo years of age.
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WHOLESALE PRODUCE QUOTA
 .e TONS. i.
By Cole & Co.,, Bridgeport.

Butter, creamery prints, 32c; fan cy tubs 26a2Sc; choice 24a25c; dairy 24a25c; common 14a16c. Cheese, dairy and factory, 14a16c. Fresh eggs, 32a33c. Live chickens 16a1Sc. Live fowls 15a16c. Calves Sa1Oc. Potatoes SOaS5c bushel. Onions S5a goo bushel. celery, dozen stalks, 4Oc. Cabbage soc barrel. Beeswax soc ID. Apples, fancy, $3a$3.5O; good $2a $2.50.
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BENEFIT FOR CHAPEL FUND.
Friday Evening, September 3.

The Ethiopian drama "AMischiev- ous Nigger" Sounds funny) will be presented at the Elmwood school house, Friday evening, September 3, at 8 o'clock, by local talent. An elocutionist will be present to keep things interesting and also noted singer, who will doubtless please all who are present. Admission zoe; Children 10c. Cake and ice cream will be on sale in a small tent adjoin- ing the building.
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F. l.. Brown and family ot the Glen and Mrs R. N. Betts and family of Sandy Hook are enjoying several days camping out on the bank Of the Housatonic River near Mrs c. M. Fairchilds at Little York.
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! On Wednesday evening the En- deayor society held a social on the lawn about the parsonage, when the old paper in the barn was gotten in shape to be shipped. Refreshments were served.
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THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
Sunday Services.

At II a. m,, morning service with sermon by the pastor; at 12 m,, Sun day school; at 7.SO p. m., Christian Endeavor meeting. Subject, Con quest of India" Studying Chapter z in the book on India. Missionary meeting.) Ref. Luke 1S: 22-SO.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27

On Saturday, August 2S, the New town Athletic club will play their last game of the season. Their op- ponents will be the strong nine from Sandy Hook. They have suffered defeat at the hands of the Newtown boys once this season but say it will not happen again. The game will start at 1.15 sharp at the Fair Grounds.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27

The residence telephone is a 24- hour servant--messenger, shopper or protector-costing five cents per day. Can you think of anything else that will do as much for as little?
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Stepnev.
I. HERBERT CRAIG.

J. Herbert Craig, of the firm of Pen field & Craig, passed away at his home here on Wednesday, August 2b, aged 2g be held from his late home on Saturday, August 2S, at 1.30 o'clock The burial will be in the Upper Stepney cemetery: His large circle of friends will be pained to hear of his death. He leaves a wife to mourn his loss.
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WHIST PARTY
For Benefit of Sandy Hook Library

A whist party for the benefit of the Sandy Hook library will be held Tuesday evening, August 31, at the residence of Mrs J. H. Warner. A cordial invitation to the public is ex- tended.
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Balance of our Summer stock is being closed out at way below cost prices. Some good bargains yet left, also do not forget we still do repair ing of shoes and ,harness.-[Sandy Hook She Store.
The Newtown bee., 1909-08-27

Police! Doctor! Fire Depart ment! All easily available with a telephone in your nome. The pro- tective value alone is greater than the cost of residence telephone serv- ice.
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Just received. A new invoice of boys and misses school shoes. Also nice line of ladies and mems shoes for the Fall trade. All new goods at let live prices.-[Sandy Hook Shoe | Store, ., . a-.~ss,-.
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Brideewater.

The Electric baseball team of New Milford and the Bridgewater team will play a game on the Bridgewater grounds on Saturday, August 2S. A fine game is anticipated. Time of game, 3 o'clock.
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A social dance will be held in St Mary's hall, Sandy Hook, Saturday evening, August 2S. First class music will be provided and good time as- sured,
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ASK your wife to note the every day occurrences in connection with which a telephone would be useful; then ask yourself if the service isn't @ bargain, at five cents day.
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Miss Flora Dickinson returned to her home in Bridgewater, last Mon- day. after a few days stay with her sister. Mrs James B. Nichols, on MI Pleasant.
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corbett. Grove & Co.'s offerings in 5r,,os ine,ude: Peptogenic milk powder m sac. sal hepatica, 25c and 50 c; spiro noW,der. noS, eT. S5e; Miilbain's shaving soap inc: pr Klyn's ice cream, 5Oc quart Daggett's cold cream, 1Oc; Doans kldnfey lf nilis. nils soc; Long Island malt, l5c bottle two for 25c.
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EDISON P. FISHER.

-, Edson P. Fisher. life long resident of the town passed away at the Mason ic home at Wallingford. His body was brought to Huntington on last Thursday for burial. Washington lodge, No. IS F. & A. had charge of the funeral serv- ice, led by Dr c. N. Gallup of Long Hill
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Mrs Charlotte Pope of Montgom. cry, Ala, and Miss Caroline Ashurst of Savannah, Ga., are enjoying SO journ at Mrs c. F. Beardsley's.
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An immediate order for telephone service will enter your name in the next directory, which goes to press on September g.
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Misses>S. J. anu M. E. Seudder, Miss Minor and Masters Paul and Earle Smith paid a visit to Lake Quassapaug, Wednesday.
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TRINITY PARISH.
Sunday Services.

At II q. m., morning prayer and sermon by Rev J. r. George of Rock vile; at l2 m, Sunday school; at 7.30 p. m., evening prayer.
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Don't forget the ice cream and cake sale on Friday afternoon, from 4 to 8 o'clock at the residence of Mrs George Stevens.
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In times of emergency the nearest telephone is always called upon to meet the needs. Let that telephone be your own-and be secure.
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Rev J. II. George goesso Rockville to-day, and on Sunday will oiiiciate in St Johns church, of which his brother, Rev J. Y. George, is rector.
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MT and Mrs B. M. Kilbride of Jersey City have been visiting MT and Mrs M. F. Houlihan.
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The society event of the month will he the dance on Friday night :, at tne Town hall. Admission to the gallery , 10 hear the music, 15 cents. c. F. Bal, S orchestra of Waterbury, i've pieces Wii furnish music. There promises to pc very large attendance.
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Miss Della Keane returned, Sat urday, after spending two week in Middlebury.
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ST ROSES.

A fair will be held in the Town hall, so1ithburv, September l and 3. There will be a contestSfor a gold watch IT! be- e- tween Miss Catharine Mullane and MISS M. E. Rooney. A fine time is assured all who attend.
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Miss EvelynzGalvin is spending a week in Bridgeport, the guest of her aunt, Mrs Thomas Bracken.
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Mason and Lightning jars for can ,,;ne' home mixed spice, pure cloer vinegar, plums' peaeas nd Osa saited meats. Al Corbett, Grove CO.'S.
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The next telephone directory will go to press September g, containing over 10000 names. Is yours among them?
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The last of this month Mrs Josie Bangs Kirkland, of Lancaster, Pa., is expected to visit with Mrs Bennett at Mapleton.
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The old well was closed when the house was built where John Lyon lived. Mrs Bennett has just had it reopened and placed aneW pump there so that the premises are well supplied with the best of water.
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Wednesday from their vacation spent at Marblehead, Mass, and Winchester, N IF
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Thomas Bracken of Bridgeport spent Sunday the guest of MT and Mrs John F. Calvin of Zoar.
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Miss Annie Griffin of Mattewan, N. Y, is visiting her aunt, Mrs MacNamara.
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Mrs H. c. Miles of Milford was the guest on Friday of Mrs c. F. Beard sley.
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E. J. Hall was in New Haven or Tuesday.
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Miss Nellie Northrop of Stepney has been visiting her cousin, Miss Edlth Northrop, for a few days.
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New Milford.

Don't miss our special sale, Saturday. 12 pounds granulated sugar, with soc assorted groceries, all for $1.00 cash. one-half quantity soc Far CTS Trad ing Co.
 Why don't you try out fine mixed and Formosa Oolong teas, 25 cents pound, same at tea stores sell at 50 cents with prize, also our 25c Peerless coffee. Ask for samples. Farmers Trading Co.
 Miss Evelyn Erwin is spending two weeks in New Haven and Miss Sylvia Erwin is spending one week in Bridgeport.
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International stock food, all kinds for all diseases at Morris, the grocer. Try it and you will have no other.
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Every can Of lare Seal Paint is backed by Booth & Laws reputation of S4 years.
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Mrs Bernice Johnson is improving her residence with a new dress of paint Charles Grant is doing the work.
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Miss Bessie McNamara has re- turned after months sojourn at Passaic, N. J.
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Mrs John. Hyatt has been enter tlsg% # sasning friends from New York, ,-4.
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Charles Beeman expects to move into the north half of the house of Mrs Bernice Johnson.
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NEW LOCAL SUBSCRIBERS
To the Service of the s. N. E. T. Co,

The following new subscribers have been placed by the s. N. B. T. Co.,, during the week ending August
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4 stock of selected canned goods ,tn;ce coffees and teas. If once sampled will always be used. At Taylor Vurtls & Go. s
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MT and Mrs Starr Benedict are the proud parents of twin daughters born on Saturday.
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John F. Calvin of Zoar spent last Friday in Bridgeport.
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Miss Agnes Collins of Bridgeport is visiting MiCHennie Leavey.
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Miss Margaret Hayes has returned a1ter visit at Camden, N. J.
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Master George w. Mckenzie of Zoar is spending a few days in Cos Cob.
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LOOK FOR YOUR SIZE.

Mems ss.5O and s4 Oxford's, s1.sS g | pair at French's, Bethel.
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Richard Rapp has moved to Bethel
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A seasonable line of hats and caps for men and boys at the Brick store Sandy Hook.
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