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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-09
PERSONALS

opCuI Ouuudy dI uIcCu Day.
Mrs. o. Voyer of Junction City
was in the city shopping Tuesday.
Frank StahI was a Nekoosa visitor
Monday. r.
Miss Kate Hoeneveldt of Vesper
was in this city shopping Tuesday.
Wanted: -Agirl for general house
work. Mrs. Fred Staff. 1w
w. H. Carey left Monday for Bay
City, Mich, on a business trip.
T. J. Cooper who has been quite
ill is able to be about once more.
James Hamilton was business Wis
ftor at Arpin Monday.
Al Voss and son Herbert are both
confined to their home with illness.
Eric Karberg returned Saturday
from Green Lake where he has been
spending the summer.
Alfred Voigt and the Misses Myrtle
Rowland and Loretta MulrOy have
enrolled as post graduate in the high
school.
Leslie Smith was business Wis
ttor in Nekoosa Monday between
trains
Dist. Attorney R. E. Andrews was
In the city between trains Monday
on business
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hester
a baby girl, Thursday September 2.
Walter Weber who has been
spending a week visiting his parents
left for Beloit Monday.
Miss Caroline Garrison left Mon
day for Milwaukee to spend a few
days with friends.
Miss Mary Mcmillan left Monday
for Ashland where she will teach
y
Mrs. Frank Willard and son Arthur
left for Fond du Lac to spend a
week visiting friends.
John Schnabel, ST., left Monday
for Lacrosse and Chicago on a bust
ness trip.
Harry SchoIvin who has been Wis
fting relatives in this city left for
his home in Dubuque, Iowa.
Miss Elsie Madsen left Monday for
Red Wing, Mimi, where she will teach
school during the coming year.
Mrs. S. H. Smart left Monday for
Lacrosse to visit relatives for few
days.
Mrs. G. w. PurneH and son George
arrived home Saturday from a weeks
visit at Eau Claire and Mcmillan.
w. J. Corcoran who has been Wis
hung his Pal euCS lelI oaIui ooJ Aoi
Port Arthur, Canada.
Miss jeanette Muir spent Sunday
at the A. U. Marvin home in Nekoo-
Sa.
The Misses Emma, Ella and Mary
Kruger left for Appleton Monday to
visit friends for week.
Miss Eleanore Harkins of Marsh
field visited friends in this city Mon
day.
Clarence Klopf left Sunday for Chi
Gago to spend a week visiting friends.
Mrs. J. Jarvis of Menasha mother of
Mrs. Earle Bryan arrived in the city
Tuesday to visit her daughter.
Earl Heine who is in the Waukeshs
Reformatory is spending a few days
at his home in this city.
Miss Katherine Smith of Port Ed
wards was in the city shopping Mon
day.
John Friday who has been visiting
relatives in this city left for his
home in Milwaukee Tuesday.
Mrs. A. Gibbs left for Wild lose
Tuesday to spend week visiting
friends.
Mrs. Dan King who has been a
guest of Mrs. J. r. Ragan left for her
home in Stanley Saturday.
Mrs. VIM. Noltner and son return
ed from Babcock Saturday where
they had been visiting relatives.
Andrew zurfluh of Nekoosa was
visitor in this city Saturday.
E. B. Redford went to Oshkosh,
Saturday on business.
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Taylor of Sandy Hook, Mrs Sarah G. I.insley Of Woodbury, MT and Mrs Frank Mitchell and MT and Ms Wal lace Mitchell of NeWtown, Mrs l. Percy Blackman of Passaic, N. J., Miss Lucy Bennett, Misses Ann and Augusta Stiles of Southbury, MT and Mrs s. D. Baker of New York, Miss Alice Vile of Danbury, and Miss Mary Abbott of Cleveland, O.
 F. A. Cantwell of the Hotel Green of Danbury, catered
 Of those who were present at the wedding of MT and Mrs Mitchell 50 years ago, only three are living, two of whom were present Wednesday night: Mrs Elizabeth Wakeley and Mrs George Hickox.
 The following verses written by Mrs George s. Hickox of New Haven were read during the evening: Swiftly the years have flown away Since these dear friends were wed, On their golden wedding day, Hither loved friends have sped. To bring their greetings warm and
 true
 To those they've loved so long. And old time friendship to renew By word and speech and song. For 50 years this loving pair Have had one aim, one thought, Together borne their joy. and care, Il. Children have gathered around their
 hearth,
 And children's children, too, Filling the home with glee and mirth Bringing blossoms ever new. This golden day they've lived to see,
 see,
 Through love that ne CT grows old, Gods watehful care about them be Until they walk the streets of gold.
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NETTLET0N'S CREDITORS GET
 CHECKS.
A Dividend of 40 Per Cent.

The numerous creditors of the estate of E. E. Nettleton, deceased, of whom there were a great many In this locality and adjoining towns, re- ceived checks on Tuesday from the administrator, Judge Beecher, for their share of his estate, which was 4Oc on the dollar This undoubtedly was quite a surprise to them, as 1t was thought they would receive 25c or less, hence, they were agreeably surprised. MT Nettleton died in New Haven, March 13, 1906, and Judge Beecher was appointed by the New Haven probate court administrator. March 21. It was found on investi- gator that the estate was in a badly tangled condition. with property scattered all the way from Killingly to the Hudson river, hut mostly in Litchfleld, Fairfield and New Haven counties. Soon after his appoint ment creditors appeared thick and fast, so that within six months after his death claims aggregating $780, 900 were presented, including one of over $5O,0OO presented by the Say brook Bank of Essex. MT Nettleton's connection with this bank proved its undoing, the result being that that they were obliged to go out of business, being succeeded by the Say brook National Bank, who took over what assets the Saybrook Bank of Essex had, large part of which will be represented by the administrators check of $1S,OO0. The management of this estate reflects marked credit on the ability of Judge Beecher, as exceedingly difficult questions pres onted themselves on every hand.
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HIGH SCHOOL AND CRESCENTS
 OF SHELTON PLAY ANOTHER e TIE CAME

The Crescents of Shelton came to town, last Saturday, to play a game of baseball with the High School team, and they intended to take the game home as trophy, but the best they could do was to tie it. This is the second game between then this season and the teams are pretty we'll matched aG rhe first game was also a tie. Shelton got two runs in the first inning and did nothing more until 1fe ll"by seventh. This was Waterloo for them and before the 'ast ra' was out they had gotten six more runs, owing to misplays by the Newtown boys, which tied the score. In the eighth inning they got man around, the ninth was blank, and in the 10th one man crossed the plate. For NewtoWn the runs came regular and if it hadn't been that the Shel- to0 boys had to take the train, it Wo4- have been interesting to watch the outcome. Shelton had an extra mal to pitch and he went in after the game was half over. New" town had the Smiths, and to the good work of the pitcher, both in he box and at the bat, when he knocked out a three-bagger, which scored two runs, they did the trick. Following is the score by innings.
 Crescents 2 0 0 0 0 Q 6 1 0 1--10 N. H. S., 0 2 5 2 0 1 1 0 0 1--lO
 Umpire, Rev MT Steele.
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Woodbury.
FINE RECITAL.

The recital at the North church, las Tuesday evening, given by the pupils o1 . Miss Bessie A. Pierce was one of the finest musical entertainments that has been given in Woodbury in a lone tune, and it was enjoyed by a largo audience. Following is the program: Bohemian Life Waltzes" R. Weaver 'Silver Stars" George Spauldine
 Lillian Pierson. Melody" S. Kohlel
 Clyde Fowler Waltz" Suman Olive and Sterling Parket. Sunshine Polka E. Nc Intyre
 Katherine Stone. Happy Jacks Windmill" Violin H.
 Sawyer
 Edison Bennett Learning to Walk w. Seeboeck Stage Coach" W. seeboeck "The Cuckoo Carl Richter Pixies Goodnight Song A. Brown
 Agnes Dolan. Sparkling Waters Hartman "The Little Drummer Violin Edith
 Wynn \ Floyd Mac Donald. 'Apf1l SnOWefS hroSlhdilLi m Waiter Davidson. ", - Song Without Words Carl w. Kern March in A minor" Edward Elgar Ella Fully and Maud Leavenworth. Reading Selected
 Miss Johnson. Feather Dance" Paul Ducelle
 Ernest Parkins "Guitarre" Maskowski
 Katherine Ginsley Allegro Grazioso'' Violin B. Towers
 Harmon Boyd "On Dress Parade" Edwin Nc Intyre
 Genevieve Crowell. "valetta. c. Krogmann
 Anna Boyd. "Ie Valse" B. Goddard Alice Curtiss and Mildred Stiles Among the Flowers A. Sartorio
 Louise Wells Echoes from the Opera" Mackie Beyer Violin, cornet, clarinet. and piano, @PiXies Sliding Down Hill' A. Brown
 / Maud Winton March of the Brave c. Blake "Rondo Brilliante" Weber
 Currenee Hicock
 Miss Johnson. Duo Dramatique' R. de Villac Marion Bradley and Marjorie Pierce q, "Polichinelle" Rachma, iunoff
 Mildred Stiles. "Fiatterroschen" Piano Trio w. Voye Jamie Pierce, Gladys Pierce and Jose
 phine Pierce. Norwegian Dance, No ? Grieg Norwegian Dance, No 3 Grieg Helen Taylor and Josephine Pierce ''Valse in A flat Chopin
 Jamie Pierce. Reading Selected
 Miss Johnson. "The Crackerjack March N, Brown Violin. cornet, clarinet, and piano. This program will be repeated at the Congregational church., South Britian, Friday evening, June %.
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VOLUME XXXI.
Stepney,

METHODIST CHURCH NEWS.
 On Sunday last one of the largest congregations which had been present for number of years gathered In the Methodist church to greet Miss Fannie Crosby, the celebrated composer of some of the finest of our religious songs. Mir and Mrs Abbott of ,stepney brought the distinguished guest 10 tho church in their fine touring car at an ent to to do honor 10 the occasion Many came from Easton, Monroe and Newtown The service was opened by the singing of some Of the hymns of which Miss Crosby was the author Mrs E. B. Booth presided at the organ. Prayer was offered by the pastor of the stepney,, Baptist church, Rev A. IL young ladies' choir under the direction of Mrs purdy. Miss Carrie osborn sang one of Miss c,"Yhy's f;lvorite hymns, accompanied by her father, c. D. Osborn.
 Miss Crosby was introduced by the pastor of the church and gave q most interesting aecont of her life and famous hymns. An informal reception followed ana for three quarters of an hour the host of friends expressed by word and warm hand shakes their afr preciatioG of heinz honore' by a visit from one of the leading ladies of our land. After rest and refreshments Miss Crosby was taken to her city home.
 The Ladies' Aid society was the guest of Mrs Emma Mellan On Thurs day afternoon, at which time they held their monthly meeting
 Rev A. L. Hubbard and wife were pres ent at the meeting of the Methodist preachers of Bridgeport, who held their June meeting at the Jesse Lee chapel at Easton on Monday, June 21 MT Hubbard was on the program for an object sermon to the children.
 The Literary society will meet with MT and Mrs John Hinckley for their next meeting on Friday evening, July 2. The meeting of last week with MT and Mrs Edward Osborn, Jr, was of special interest, the subject being Edward Everett Hale.
 Services Sunday, preaching both morning and evening by the pastor,
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Huntington.
CHILDREN'S DAY AT THE CON-
 GREGATIONAL CHURCH.

Sunday, June 20, was observed as Children's day at the Congregational church and the little ones had nearly the entire service, doing remarkably well. There was reading and singing by the whole school, solos by the Misses Florence Holden, May Ed wards and Sarah Healey and few remarks by MT Green of Derby, which every body enjoyed, but the greater part of the program con sisted of speaking and singing by the primary department ih which all did so well that special mention can be made of no one.
 MT and Mrs Tolles of Nontclair, N. J., have arrived at the Salt Box for the summer; also Miss Dotten GrOs Claude of Bridgeport.
 Mrs Sarah 3etts has returned from visit Ill Newtown.
 John Wilson, aged 15, died at the Bridgeport hospital. last week, of tuberculosis. He was a brother Of Miss Annie Wilson, who resides in ir the Center.
 Randolph Lawson of New York City was a week end guest at Mill croft.
 Rev F. 4. Holden has severed his connection with the Congregational church and next Sunday will De the last in his pastOrate.
 Mrs John Beattie is on the sick list.
 Mrs Frank Wells entertains the Aid society, this week.
 Mrs Charles Bulkley of Southport, Mrs George Wheeler of Stratford and MT and Mrs E. N. Bailey of Ridgefel1 have been recent guests at E. S. flaw Icy s.
 Wall Up;rI of B:":svpOrt visited his ftthCr, last week.
 Mir and Mrs Everett Darling are settled in their summer hGue.
 Miss Florence Shirley left town on Monday and we learn with regret that she will not return to teach another year.
 George Hecox is spending several weeks with relatives in Massachusetts.
 Miss Ina and Cora Nichols and Mary Mac Donald are home for the summer.
 Misses Dorothy Holden, Annie Mac Donald. Harriet LOverin and Elma Buckingham graduated from the Shel- ton High school, last week.
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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
 EXERCISES.
Program For Friday Night.

lnyocatlcn, Rev Alexander Steele, Song, Soldiers Chorus" salutatory, Helen Francis Houllhan, Essay, "The Founder of the Ameri- can Navy" Florence Glover Beecher Essay, "one of Americas Greatest Literary Men,"
 Anna Harriet Ruffels Chorus, "The"Rally." Grafton, "'rhe Development of Electricity" Benjamin Day Smith Essay, Martha Washington"
 Gertrude Louise Bradley Valedictory, Earle Malcolm Taber Presentation of Diplomas. Address to Graduates,
 Hon George E. Hill Awarding of Prizes. Class Song. Benediction, Rev Patrick Fox
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HUNTINGTOWN J0TTINGS.

Unless some stsrekeepers and hote keepers stop dumping their refus and ashes on the main road, the ob server will get up collection ant purchase a few ash-eans, refuse-can and barrels and present them 10 thu parties, w'tl lge compliments of thu dOnators.
 The Gilbert Brothers are renoyat
 nF the house lately purchased by them from MT James, and which they rent to one of their employees. Mar tin Winton is entrusted with tho superintendency of the work.
 The farmers of Huntingtown in general and many readers of Tie Bee in particular express their hearty thanks to the Editor for the space allotted to the milk question in their behalf. Take it for granted that most of them will read all corres- pondence concerning the milk busi- ness, and remain peaceful and quiet until the way has been paved by the other fellow as usual. Who says we are dead ones? '
 There is a reform movement going on in this section, and many no long CT believe in the verbal inspiration of the Old Testament where it says And thy beard (whiskers) thou shalt not shave" MT Meyer, our blacksmith, cut his whiskers off the first time in half-score years and looks two score years younger. Who will be next?
 We gre expecting nice weather during the next two weeks. We need 1t badly because the single men want to make hay while the sun shines.
 l.. Busker would be thankful to any one for the loan of a copy of Edersheim's Ecclesiastical History. He wants to study up the oldmethods of the first Communistic Christian sect and see whether they picked berries on their neighbor's land with cut asking permission, and without giving part of it to the owner of the land.
 As soon as the Main Gazabes of our village so decide, we will apply to the various denominations to send us a preacher each Sunday to hold services and remind us that mo lrunkard can enter into the kingdom af Heaven," and that the woods of this vicinity are no place to sleep off a jag.
 A Brith Mila Circumcision party) took place at the home of Mrs Seigel at Hattertown, last Sunday, and it was a pleasure to see the Jewish farmers within a radius of 10 miles turn out en masse to congratulate the widow, who lost her husband about eight months ago. Rev Evman Aotler of Bridgeport performed the ceremony gratis, and Harry Garter of Stepney, president of the Jewish Farmers Asso .istion of Fairfield County presented the widow with $50 which the members of the asso- citation donated for that purpose. Rev MT Kotler in his address praised highly the non-Jewish neighbors of Mrs Siegel, who stood by her and as- sisted her in various ways. Many of he Gentle neighbors were present and were treated like the children cf Abraham.
 John J. Northrop and his niece .isited the Huntingtown schoolhouse last Friday and had the pleasure of seeing the pupils present their teach CT, Carlos D. Stillson, with a pair of slippers and pearl handle pocket knife. [rhe Observer.
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SATURDAYS TOWN MEETING Votes to Accept w. N. Ncrthrop's
 Offer.

Saturdays special meeting was at. tended by about 90 voters. Daniel C. Beers was chairman. After much discussion, the following resolution was adopted:
 Resolved, That the town of New town does hereby accept the propo- sltion Of William N. Northrop to set. tie obligations partly incurred as bondsman for Charles H. Northrop, as follows:
 William N. Northrop offers to pay the town of Newtown $l702.15, be- ing the face value of the so-called dog checks" with interest at the rate of per cent per annum, from December l2, 1908, to the date when the payment shall be made; together with the further sum of $l60,24, be- ing tue sum aseertained and certified to by MT F. D. Soule, accountant, as the correct balance due the town of Nswtown rom the aceounto of Charles II. Northrop, all to be paid within 60 days; upon condition that the Selectmen shall on behalf of the town, upon receiving such payment immediately release and discharge the note of William N. Northrop and the life insurance policy given by said William W. .Jo'throp as security to said town.
 'he following amendment was offered by MT Nettleton, but was de- feated: Voted. That upon payment of $1S6299 to the town, with interest thereon at 6 per cent from Novem- Der 19, 1907, together with costs amounting to s32.77, the selectmen be authorized and instructed to de- liver 10 William N. Northrop hisnote for S2000, dated November 1y. 19ri, collateral tc secure said note.
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MISS GRACE 0Sr 1kNE ENTER.
 TAINS
Members of the Class of 1909 of the
 Bridgeport High School.

Mss Grace 0sbJ~re entertained delightfully."-, Thursday afternnon, a party of her classmates in the Bridge port High school. A fine dinner was enjoyed and sociahility made the day pass quickly away. Those pre- sent were: Francis Eisenmann, liar old Cotter, Louis Lefkowitz. Gotlieb Lairpold, Eugene Kelley, Miss Em
 ma Hansen. Miss Grace Osborne, Miss Nellie Nc Guiness, Miss Ethel Riley, Miss Edna Dorsey, Miss Edna Keefe, Miss Susie Heating, Miss Irene Howell, Miss Marion Leonard, Miss Margaret Stewart, Miss Della Valentine, Miss Lillian Patchen, Miss Mildred Brinsmade, Miss Julia Griffin, Miss Elda Johnson, Miss Angeline De la Valle, Miss Flora Jones, Miss May Davidson, Miss Skene and Miss Ethel Riley.
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Long Hill.
NEWSY NOTES.

No need to go to the city to buy your fire crackers, tOrpedoes, caps, pistols blank cartridges, red fire or fire works Call at our store and see our stock, all new goods and sure to go. Leave your order for July for groceries with us the lowest cash prices.-The Cheap Cash Grocery, Robert Staines Proprie- tor.
 The Methodist hall was filled with people, last Sunday evening, to enjoy the Children's Day exercises, which passed off very nicely, each one doing credit to themselves as well as to the superintendent. The evening was sue cess in every way.
 spent last Saturday in Botsford, the guests of Mrs Frank Sutherland.
 Miss Blanche Redley of Bridgeport spent Sunday in Long Hill with friends.
 Remember boys and girls we shall be headquarters for Fourth of July goods and shall have a big stock of fire crackers, torpedoes, red fire and n fact everything in this line for making noise and a display. The best the lowest notch. You save, money every time you trade at our store.-The Long Hill Store, w. N Hurd Proprietor.
 The ball game between the Long Hltl team and the Mohicars of Bridgeport resulted in a score of to 6 in favor, of the Bridgeport team after a 10 inning game.
 The rendering of Enoch Arden by Wesley Raymond Case of Bridgeport on Tuesday evening at the Methodist hall was greatly enjoyed by good sized audience and netted the society a nice sum. The hall was very prettily decor. ated for the occasion by the ladies Of inc society.
 Mr and Mrs William Olsen of Phlae delphia, Pa., were guests, over Sunday of Mrs Mary A. Peet Mrs Olsen re mained for a few days stay with her grandmother.
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ST ROSES.

The devotions to the Sacred Heart are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at o'clock.
 Sunday is the last Sunday of June and the Devotions to the Sacred Heart will be solemnized with Benediction and Blessed Sacrament after the 10 o'clock mass.
 Confessions vii be heard Saturday afternoon and evening.
 Rev Dr William Maher, promi- nent Catholic pastor at Norwalk died, Monday night.
 The Rev Patrick Fox is S1 years a priest on Thursday.
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A SHOCKING FATALITY.
Boy Accidentally Shot

A sad fatality took place in Poota- tuck, Tuesday afternoon, just across the Housatonic river, when Philip Lockwood, son of Willis Lockwood, accidentally shot Frederick Johnson, an eight year old son of Mrs Annie Johnson. The boy was killed in stantly. Medical Examiner Greene If Southbury was summoned and Deputy Coroner Makepeace, who rem dered a verdict of death by accident al shooting. The boys mother,- who kept house for Edson Bennett, was prostrated by the terrible accident.
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FASHIONABLE SHOES.

With the best leather and exclu- sive cut and style in combination, shoes are produced that are second to none. At Mollans in Bridgeport, for women, in summer wear, they are in such variety that footwear suitable for any costume is included. Black, bronze, tan, white and gray, lace, button, regular cut, pumps, evening slippers and all styles of Ok lords, are to be had. No matter how difficult the foot, an accurate fit will be found at Mollan's.
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SCHOOL MEETINGS.
Middle District Annual.

At the annual meeting of Middle district, Wednesday night, A. T. Nettleton was chosen chairman. The officers elected were: clerk, Oscar Pitzschler; committee, P. H. McCar- thy, Thomas F. Cavanaugh and P. H. Cannon; treasurer and collector, D. c. Peck. Misses Margaret Houlihan and Catherine Murphy were re-elect- ed teachers for another year. About 70 voters were in attendance.
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ST JOHNS.
Sunday Services.

At 10,45 a. m., morning prayer, with sermon by the rector, Rev o. o. Wright; at 12 m., Sunday school; at 5 p. m., evening prayer. This p. m., service will be omitted after next Sunday.
 The ladies of St Johns Guild held a sale of cake, ice cream and fancy articles, Thursday afternoon, on the lawn at Mrs R. N. Betts.
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Foster, Besse & Co. of Bridgeport are holding a genuine consignment sale; not a sale of the ordinary kind, but one that means something tC you and me. In this sale they have nat only marked the clothing down "a little, but in all departments they have made a genuine mark-down and they are going to sell the goods The name of Foster, Besse & Co. means something to you in the way of clothing and they are going to sustain their record. Suits that sold all the way from SIS to $22 are now going at $9.S5 to s17.S5. Look up their lad" on Page 16. It will tell the story.
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Through the courtesy of Frank A. Blackman, the Editcr enjoyed a ride in Mir Blackmans new Ford auto mobile. which runs to perfection A run was made to R. c. Mitchell's in Pootatuck, and from there to Berk- shire. It was a pleasure to glide over the road from Sandy Heck to Berkshire, which speakes eloquently of 'he public spirit and enterprise of Henry q. Curtis.
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METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.
Sunday Notices.

Cll ldren's Day will be observed on Sunday morning at 10.45 o'clock. The chief exercises of the service will be by the Sunday school, with some special music by the choir, and an address by the pastor, Rev T. N. Laine. The service of song and ser mon in the evening commences at ! O'ClUck.