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HON E. ]. HILLS CANDIDACY
 ENDORSED.
STRONG PETITION PLACED IN THE HANDS OF THE LOCAL REPRESE SENTATIVES.

Evidence of the strong.local senti. ment favorable to the candidacy of Hon E. J. Hall for the United States Senate is found in the following pc. tition which has been placed in the hands of the local representatives, Messrs H. H. Curtis and w. c. John. son is as follows: We, the under signed, heartily endorse and approve the candidacy of Hon Ebenezer l. Hill for the United States Senate, ex. pressed in certain resolution adopted at public meeting in this town, and believe his advancement to this posi- tion is for the best interest of our state. We, therefore, urge our repre-. sentatives, William c. Johnson and Hobart H. Curtis to stand by their constituents and to vote for him and to use every honest effort to secure his election as Senator:
 c. B. Taylor, James II. George, John R. Peck, Levi c. Morris, Vii. liam A. Honan, w. P. Tomlin, R. H. Beers, A. c. Moore, E. w. Fairchild, D. G. Beers, Allison P. Smith, H. H. Peck, John c. Beers, Harley T. Peck, HenryB. Coger, E.. R. Stanley, H. M. Greenman, Frank H. Mitchell, Her. bert W. Wright, Albert M. Boyson, Isaac A. Lee, James J. Farrell, W. N. Northrop, H. S.a Benedict, G. w.. Northrop, K. D. Northrop, s. L. Ben edict, George 5. Beers, Charles E. Beers, E. M. Peck, Arthur T. Nettle- ton. w.. Walter Finch, William Homer Hubbell, S.Curtis Glover, Wallace N. Mitchell, Otis Onley Wright, E.. s. Lowell, l. B. Goodsell, Theron E. Platt, J. B. Fairchild. Philo Platt, Hervey w. Wheeler, W. M. Reynolds. David c. Peck, L. H. Skidmore, E. B. Beers, F. J. Gale, Arthur J. Smith, John J.. Northrop, William A. Leonard, J. B. Hubbell, John B. Wheeler, Henry C.. Curtis, William K. Curtis. Charles E.. Minor, Cecil Wright, A. M. Briscoe, M. D. Beers, E. J. Ha Il. W. A. Can field, w. B. Terrill, Hobart G. Warner, J. A. Tilson, A. w. Bassett, George F. Taylor, Fred J. Bennett, W. E. Ack- ley, c. L. Page, Martin Conger, E. w. Troy, Charles M. Parsons, James A. Osborne. L. T. Briscoe, E. c. Page, c. E. Hawley, Arthur D. Fairchlld.
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STEPNEr.

Our stock of rubbers and felt boots is complete. also artics, rubbers to fit all. Bring your feet to our store and we do the rest Penfeld, 6 Craig, Stepney Depot.
 Mrs c. L. Smalley was called to New Canaan, last Tuesday, to sec ber father.
 MT Lyons has suffered a shock and is seriously i'll.
 Cards are out announcing the msr- rage of Rev Alfred Hubbard Boutwel, pastor of the Baptist church here, to Miss Orah Mai King of Norwalk, the wedding to take place at the home of the brides parents, Mir and Mrs c. H. King, in NorwaIk on Thursday aft ernoon, January IA, at o'clock.
 MT and Mrs George H. Edwards of Pepper street entertained a party of frierds at their home on Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs Edwards father, H. W. Seeley's roth birthday anniversary. After the games refresh ments were served. A very enjoyable evening was spent by all.
 W. B. Davis, who has been quite I'll forthree weeks and under the care of Dr Hill, is now gaining nicely and is able to he about his home.
 Mrs F. M. Garfield is among the sick ones and under the care of Dr Gal lup of Long Hill.
 About 25 friends of Homer E. Hub bell gave him a complete surprise at his home, last Saturday evening. Games and music were enjoyed. Dur ing the evening refreshments were served and fine evening was enjoyed by all.
 At the Methodist parsonage, New Years, s,gopen house was observed. The pastor and wife, assisted by Mir and Mrs Chattaway and Miss Josephine Hurlburt, received. A fine collation. was enjoyed ard each guest was pre- sented with gift.
 New cushions are being placed in the Methodist church.
 Arthur D. Fairchild of Newtown and Mrs Ernest Wilson and two daughters, Edna and Edith, of New Haven were guests, last week, Thursday, of Mir and Mrs A. w. Fairchild.
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Monroe.

A CHILD SERIOUSLY BURNED.
 Little Ellen Morrow, daughter of Orrin Morrow, was badly burned, last Friday afternoon, while sitting by an outdoor butchering fire. AS the embers were dying sudden breeze took the sparks toward her skirts which were almost entirely burned from her, and but for the presence and help of both her father and mother, who were near at hand, the accident might have been fatal. As it is the little girl is confined to her bed in great pain but on the road to rapid recovery we hope.
 The village school began, last Monday.
 Miss Marjorie Thayer has returned from her weeks visit with her grand parents in Higganum.
 Our High school students resumed their early hours and long days in the school, last Tuesday. On Friday night the Seniors gave play at Clark hall, Shelton.
 H. J. Lord and family are now oc- cupying the Congregational parsonage.
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New Milford.
CLASS REUNION.

The members of The Young Mems Bible Class of The First Congrega- tional church were given a banquet by their leader, s. s. Green, at Wayside Inn on Monday evening. The occasion was the 2Oth anniversary of the for nation of the class and the tenth an- nual dinner. Covers were laid for S4 and immdiately after entering the dining room and before the prayer made by the pastor, Rev George Her bert Johnson, each man standing at his place, all joined in singing "Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love-" It was a soul thrill ing sight to see that body of strong, stalwart young men, actively engaged in Christian work, singing that hymn and you could feel that every word came from the heart. It is remark able to find in town of this size in one church so many active young men and anyone who was at the Inn on that evening must have been im- pressed with the power that this class can and will exert for righteousness in this community. The menu which was gem of the artist, was printed on paper made by hand by the Japa- nese nd on the front of each was a different water-color of a scene in the Holy Land and each one was a repro duction from an authentic photograph. After the supper, which required two hours to serve, the toastmaster, s. 5. Green referred to the small beginning of the class, what the class had ac- complished in the home church and also through those who had gone to their places, some occupying positions as Deacons, Sunday School Superin- tendents and most of whom are active ly engaged in Christian work. Repre- sentative Chauncey B. Marsh spoke about the beginning of the class with only handful of ordinary boys and what they had accomplished under the leadership of Mir Green and guided by the Holy Spirit. Superintendent of Public Education John Pettibone spoke about the cordial welcome he received from the class when he came to this town and referred to the growth of the class from seeming babyhood to strong manhood Representive David Kyle in his characteristic and direct manner spoke on opportunity. Charles M.
 Beach, secretary and treasurer of the School, emphasized the need and im- portance of reliability of men in the
 business world. James M. Bennett of New Haven, former member of the class reviewed the early life of the class and the help that he had derived from his connection with the class
 Charles P. Bentley spoke on Char
 acter. William C. Green, in pol ished, eloquent and impressive way spoke on friendship and opportunity. The pastor, George Herbert Johnson, held the attention of every man while he urged in his clear and magnetic style the importance of Church mem bership and the power, privilege and possibilities of the class.
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HATTER1'OWN.
NEWS TERSEL Y TOLD.

Israel Siegel from New York, who recently bought and moved into the Davis place, died suddenly, Sunday af- ternoon.
 Miss Belle Bennett and friend from Brooklyn have been recent guests of MT and Mrs s. P. Davis.
 Miss Elizabeth Millar of Ansonia has been spending'a few days with Mrs c. D. Stillson.
 Arthur Morgan of Bridgeport has been at his fathers home in this place for several days.
 Mir and Mrs Fred Jennings of Oron- oque were guests of Mir and Mrs Frank Allen over Sunday.
 MT and Mrs Edward Booth returned from their western trip, Monday night.
 Hiram B. Morgan has purchased a team of horses of Edgar Andrews, Bethel.
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THE BIG SALE IS ON.

The Northwest corner of Main street and Fairfield avenue is the most popular spot in Bridgeport these days, if one may judge by the con- centration of bargain hunters at that point, attracted by the regular Jan uary Clearance Sale at Meigs & Co.'S big store. There is no denying the magnetic influence exerted by the an- nouncement of this annually recurring sale, which distributes the most de- pendable values in good things to wear all over this section of the state. People have learned that a clearance sale at Mefgs & Co.'S means some- thing, and they proceed to prove that it means to them big savings as each sale rolls round. The offerings this year are unusually large and varied, and the values are as high, if not higher than usual It will pay any man or woman to visit the big store now, and to keep tract of the bargain announcements of Meigs & Co. as they appear from day to day.
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Brave Fire Iladdies

often receive severe burns, putting out fires, then use Bucklen's Arnica Salve and forget them. It soon drives out pain. For Burns, Scalds, Wounds, Cuts and Bruises its earth's greatest heal- CT. Quickly cures Skin Eruptions, Old Sores, Boils, Ulcers, Felons; best Pile cure made. Relief is instant 25c at R. H. Be CTS & Co.,, Newtown; Tay- Tor, Curtis & Co.,, Sandy Hook; P. J. Garvin, Bethel; L. Goulett, Stevenson H. w. Osborne, Easton: w. B. Haw- lev, Sherman; Smith Bros, Cornwall Bridge; Connery Bros., Georgetown R. F. Smith, West Cornwall; $. J. Blackman, Hawleyville; C. w.. Hurlburt & Co.,, Roxbury: Allen Joyce, Roxbury Station; G. w. Hatch, Bridge water; w. N. Noble, New Milford; E. H. Beardsley, New Preston; Cogswell & Wetereau, Washington Depot; Har- " Brown, Southbury; c. P. Williams, South Britain; Perkins Bros, Warren {; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill; Penfeld & Craig, Stepney Depot; drug stores. 25c.
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Nichols

E. s. Fairchlld < son have just sold to John Dogestine of Seymour an eight-horse power mounted Monarch gasolene engine.
 Lester M. Shelton. Walter Sherwood and c. w. Fairchild attended the Ma sonic installation of officers of Wash ington lodge, F. & A. M. at Monroe Center, last Monday evening, making the trip in c. w. Fairchild's auto.
 c. w. Fairchild has been in New York City on business. this week.
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Washington.
ANNUAL CHURCH DINNER.

The annual church dinner was held in the chapel rooms on Thursday. The services were held in the church where a large number responded to the roll call. Frederick Brinsmade was elected superintendent of the Sun day school in place of Russell Clark who resigned and who has faithfully and efficiently served for several years. The annual report of the standing committee for the year 1908 was as follows: The regular Sunday morn- ing services have been held, every Sunday morning of the year. Regular, and at times, unusually well attended, services of the Christian Endeavor society have been held. every Sunday evening in the Town hall. The year has been one of sorely felt losses of mem- bership. Eight of our nlempers have died during the year. Three of these were absent members, Katherine Ann Sullivan, Guy Shopp, and Evelyn Richardson. The other five were all old members of the church and greatly beloved in the community, John Black, who died in March Mrs Nathaniel Gibson, who died in May, Mrs Gum. who died in Septemb Der, Dea HenryN Seeley, who died three days later, and Miss Lydia Fenn, who died in October. In the death of Will liam G. Brinsmade, the church To st the secretary of its society and the chairman of the society's committee. Beside these, the pastor has officiat- ted at six funerals.
 Miss Nellie Irwin has been having a delightful visit during the past week with relative in New York City.
 Miss Jennie Lieser and her sister are visiting at Mrs Andrew Irwin's for the week.
 Miss Edith Beach and her little niece, Ethelyn Harper, were guests at Mrs Randalls during last week.
 Miss Alice Carter is home for her vacation from Radcliffe college.
 Mrs A. c. Titus has returned from Rochester, N. H., last week, where she has been with her father during his severe illness which terminated in his death on Christmas day.
 Elijah Woodruff's condition is very weak and he is unable to sit up.
 The annual custom of watching the old year out and the new year in, was observed as usual at the Gunnery on December 31. The evening was de- lightfully passed in games, dancing and cards. A very pleasing feature was a play entitled, "The Dressing Gown" in which all those taking part showed fine ability and cleverness for acting, the Misses Charlotte, Mary and Abbie Brinsmade, and MT Chapin, John Brinsmade and Louis Smith.
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THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the Congre- gational church was held on Friday night, and was a very pleasant gather ing. Tables were set and fine sup per enjoyed. Following the supper came the reports of the various off, cers. For the Ladies Aid society Mrs C. B. Taylor reported $229.Ol raised. For the Sunday school Allison P. Smith reported s2Ol.l4 rec eived, s95.14 of which went to missionary work. For the church benevolences the total receipts were SS5S.92, with sl19.76 on hand. Or Gale, the clerk, reported the membership as l64, with eight received on confession of faith.
 Dea H. M. Smith reported for the work of the Gospel wagons and the Mems Federation.
 Miss S. J. Scu dder spoke of the work of the Christian Endeavor so- ciety. .u...@-
 Levi c. Morris, the treasurer of the First Ecclesiastical society, reported the total receipts as about S2O00. The following officers were elected: Dea- cons: George Ruffells, three years 1; Henry M. Smith, four years.
 Churchlcommittee, A. T. Nettleton, R. D. Smith, Mrs w. M. Key holds, Mrs L. c. Morris.
 Clerk, R. D. Smith.
 Treasurer, A. J. Smith.
 Nominating committee, c. B. Taylor, H. M. Smith, Miss s. J. Scudder. ... Sunday school superintendent, A. P. Smith. E.
 Chorister, A. J. Smith.
 The meeting closed with an earnest address by the pastor, Rev Alexander Steele.
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Davis & Savard

Announce the openins of their semi-annual clearance sale. As usuaL they offer all the balance of their fall and winter clothing for men. boys and children at a great reduction from reg ular prices. Many of the choicest garments of the season are in the stocks. Representing as they do sev- eral of the leading makers as Stein bloch Co. and Hicked-Freeman Co.,. Rochester, N. r., you can readily see where it is to your advantage to pur- chase all the clothing you may need, during their ..sale. The great benefit derived by the public in their former sales is sufficient guarantee of the quality of their merchandise and the honest cut in prices that they announce. Davis & Savard. Bridgeport and New Haven,
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S0uthburv.
---t---s "A J j k k--->-.-, THE STREET AND VICINITY

Mrs. H. A. Matthews from Wood bury was in town last week.
 Mrs Harrette B. Jones, is visiting friends in Waterbury.
 Mrs. A. N. Platt of Maple Park place returned home from New York, Monday.
 Heleln Murphy has been visiting her parents in Hartford.
 The boarders at Hill House have most all returned from their Christ mas vacation.
 Miss Murphy and sister from Bethel commenced their schools in town Monday morning.
 The new Sunday school books bought from the Scott fund. were placed in the Library of the Congrega- tional church, last Sunday morlsng.
 H. H. Brown from New Haven was home over Sunday. .'
 Charles Wheeler from Woodbury is working at H. R. Stones store.
 There was a good attendance at the Union Sunday school last Sunday noon, .'.
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TRINITY PARISH.
SUNDAY SERVICES.

At II a. m.. morning service with preaching by the rector, Rev J. H. George; at l2 m. Sunday school; at 7.30 p. n., evening prayer.
 The offering, Sunday morning, will be for the sufferers by the Italian earthquake.
 The Woman's Auxiliary will meet at the rectory, next Thursday, at 2.SO p. m., for work.
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One reason why Carpenter-Morton Roofing is getting so popular is be- cause it is so easy to put on and wears after it is on. You don't have to keep fussing with it, It does not break through like lot of cheaper Reofings on the market. Once it is put on it stays on and lasts and wears. It is guaranteed for years. Osborne & Stone, New Milford Conn.,, local agents.
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Unclaimed letters remain at the postofflce addressed to: Ella Hancock. Ida Presson, Mrs Frank Young, E. Salinger, Mrs s. c. Hutzel, Mrs B. Leslie. Postals: Mrs Maggie Gamble, Ottarro Folio, E. Daniels Wilson M. Reynolds, Postmaster.
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AT FINcH'S.

Herrick's Pills, 25c. Doan'siPills, 5Oc. Doan's Regulets, 25c. Mellin's food, Soc. White Pine and Tar. 25c. Stearn's Headache Cure, 25c. Linonine, Soc and S1.00. Compound Kargon. Dr Kings New Discovery, 50c. RusselPs Emulsion, S1.00.
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SUNDAY SERVICES.

Service, Sunday morning, at Il
 o'clock with preaching by the pastor
 Sunday school at noon. The officers
 for the year will be elected at this
 session of the school. Y. P. s. c. E. meeting at 7.30, sub-
 ect, Living for the day as for Eter-
 nity. 'sRef Heb. ': 15 to 16 and Matt I6: "A 10 27. Thursday evening prayer meeting at 7.45.
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WYCKOFF--JA JACKLIN.

A quiet marriage swas solemnized at the residence of Rev George H. John- son, pastor of the Congregational church of New Milford, on the evening of January 4, the contracting parties being Winthrop G. Wyckoff of New Canaan and Miss Eva M. Jacklin of Canaan. They were unattended.
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Miss Edith Quackenbush returned to New Rochelle, N. Y, Saturday, after spending the holidays in town.
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REDDING.

B. F. Bassett, the painter, and E. S. Grumman are contracting wood piles at present. They are cutting wood in the woods for Miss Emma Goodsell and have other contracts on hand.
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Ranson Du Wall of Kent has pur- chased of Patrick Ready his farm of 70 acres located north of the Tunnel. The deal was consummated through the agency of Charles F. Beardsley, the local real estate hustler.
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Bed blankets, both in cotton and wool. Great values just Tn in horse blankets, street and stable. A. the Brick store.
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HAWLEYVlLLE.

There will be services on Sunday aft ernoon at 3.3O o'c,ock at the Hawley- vile chapel, with preaching by Rev w. H. Robinson of Brookfield.
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Miss Dora Starr has large Christ mas cactus which is a beauty. It had nearly 200 blossoms on it at one time.
 Mrs John Disbrow of Bridgeport was in this place, last Tuesday, looking af- ter his place here.
 Cereals are the right thing for break fast. Our stock is complete and all fresh goods. Prepared buckwheat and wheat for pan cakes, the kind that will ake you want more and all kinds of syrup to eat on your cakes. The best of everything in groceries and feed at rock bottom prices. 1.-The Cheap Cash Grocery, Robert Staines, proprietor.
 Special sale of Christmas Christian Speculative and Plllsbury's Best flour for a few days only at our store. Price S6.50 at this store only. Remember we give you better values in canned goods than you get at other stores and our coffee and teas take the lead. .-[ The Long Hill store, w. N. Hurd propri- etor.
 Benjamin Turney, who underwent an operation at the St Vlncent's hospital, has so far recovered as to be able, last Saturday, to return to his home here.
 Staines hall was very finely deco. rated for the New Years reception of Prof T. Pendegrast and the reception was success in every way.
 Miss Mabie Seeley of Derby was a guest for the holidays of Mrs Charles Seeley in Tashua.
 F. B. Malett of Tashua is in West. port for few weeks stay.
 Mrs Lizzie Cunning of Bridgeport was guest, New Years day, of Mir and Mrs Granville Cunning.
 Mrs Fred Keinard of Boston, Mass. who is visiting at Mrs David s. Lev its, has been among the sick ones and under Dr Hills care.
 Mir and Mrs Peter Gabler have re- turned from a weeks stay Tn New York with their daughter.
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John F. Bradley returned to Brook lyn, N. r., Saturday, after passing the holidays with his mother, Mrs Peter Bradley, on Curtis Hill.
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We stil have some good bargains in ladies wrappers. Call ard see them before the stock is closed out. -lS. H. Finch.
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Shoes of merit is what Samuels, the shoe man, is advertising. in another column of this paper. When in Bridge port look him up at 1211 Main street.
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NUMBER
Long Hin.
MRS LUCINDA BEERS.

MRS LUCINDA BEERS.
 Mrs Lucinda Beers, who had reached the advanced age of 9l years, 5 months and IA days. passed away at the home of her son. R. 0. Beers, on Monday morning, January 4. She was the widow of the late Birdsey Beers of Easton where they lived flor many years, but since the death of her hus- band has made her home here with her son, R. 0. Beers, and daughter, Mrs Elizabeth J. Wade. Prayers were held from her sons home on Wednesday afternoon at o'clock and the funeral took place from the Methodist church at Flat Rock, Easton, of which the deceased was the oldest member, and during her active day was loyal sup porter and worker. Rev J. A. Osborne of Sandy Hook, her former pastor here. officiated at the funeral. The burial was in the cemetery near the Baptist church in Easton by the side of her husband. Mrs Beers is sur viyed by her son, K. 0. Beers, and two daughters, Mrs Elizabeth J. Wade of this place and Mrs Charity Turney of Easton, also by several grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will also be missed by a large circle of friends.
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Miss Gertrude Pendleton of Bridge. port was guest over Sunday of the Misses Peck on the Boulevard. %
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Correct in style and finish, the Roy. al Worcester corset please ladies who want the best. At Taylor, Curtis 6 Co.'s. ~
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John Chunn, who for 12 years has faithfully caied for and lighted the lamps in the Bethel borough, compile ted his contract on Monday night, De- cember 28. as the moon light did the rest of the lighting until the new cleo tric lights were turned on, January 1, 1909. Mir Chunn has not decided just what line of businses he will take up yet but will for the present continue the oil business he has carried on with his other work.
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Miss Catherine Kilbride of Bridge port was a New Years guest of Mrs V. s. Hayes.
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Representatives w. c. Johnson and H. H. Curtis have been in Hartf ord, this week, attending the opening ses, slons of the Legislature.
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Mir and Mrs M. F. Collins returned, Tuesday, atfer spending week witt friends in town.
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Supply yourself with rubbers, rub Der and felt boots. The Brick store are granting low prices.
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Mrs Margaret and Miss Elizabeth Egan were with Wallingford friends over Sunday.
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Marketable.
AT ST ANDREWS

As the rector of St. Andrews, ez- poets to be absent on a brief vacation, the church will not be opened for service on Sunday next.
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Rubber and felt boots that will give satisfacton. At R. H. Beers & Co. s. A complete line of winter footwear.
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Henry Carroll and daughter of Bridgeport passed Saturday with Mrs V. s. Hayes and family.
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A. s. Edwards will be at Botsford. Friday and Saturday, with car load of grain and feed.
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Daniel C. Beers has been elected chairman of the school board to suc- ceed the late Charles s. Platt.
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The private school. Miss Ashcraft teacher, opened. Thursday, after the holiday vacation.