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6 THE NEWS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1907. CHRISTMAS BUYING MADE EASY ASHLEY FALLS -WITH- Tie Right Goods and the , Right Prices. We are showing an unusualy large variety Watches Jewelry Diamonds Silverware It will pay you TO COME TO OUR STORE. J. G. PERRY CO. 2 Doors North of Post Office, Great Barrington I H M"l "M"H 11 l HMM tHWH I I 1 1 I 1 1 1 I I I II 1 1 I 1 II I II I 1 Harness and Horse Furnishings i When in need of anything in this line call on ML-JENKS X 1 P. O. Block & & Millerton, N. Y. 1 1 'l ! I -I' 1 1 I ! ! 1 .I. .K..I..I..H..... ! -I- ! ! ! Ill f. 1, fr 4 . f Holiday Greetings 1 907 Our Preparations for Christmas have been both Thorough and Complete and we now ask the privilege of showing yon our Clean, Fresh Stock of NEW AND BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS GIFTS r comprising the greatest gathering of desirable Christmas Merchandise we have ever offered our Holiday Patrons. , In addition to our usual stock of Diamonds, Watches Jewelry, Sterling Silverware and Cut Glass, we have a nie line Ivory Hand Painted Fans, Brass Novelties, and a large line of Leather Goods. Let us show you high-grade, strictly modern fair priced holiday attractions. All are invited. A hearty welcome no matter whether you come to see or buy. F. R. Collin, Canaan, Connecticut ' Perhaps a Camera JL . would make a desirable present for the '.one for whom you cannot think what will be acceptable. I also have a complete assortment of Christmas Per fumes, Candy and Novelties. George E. Frink, The Druggist Falls Village, Connecticut i IF YOU ARE WONDERING what to give your wife for Christmas, s why not a Provident Life and Trust policy. By it a man's affection for . his family and his thoughtfulness for their welfare can be measured. Make this a red-letter month1 by fill ing out an application for endowment insurance. L. W. BAIRD, Fire, Life and Accident Insurance, $ FALLS VILLAGE, CONN. 4"I"l"l"4"l"l"I"I"I"i'"IMH"fr"H"H"i' 'I"l"I,,,,4"H'i,44'4"I"I"I"I"I"I"I'i'4'. ! : : : x ! I Our schools close . next Friday for a two weeks' vacation. Miss Powell's pupils art preparing for Xmas exercises to be Riven Friday even ing in the school room, "A Cobweb Party," farce, eto. Miss Jennie Andras, teacher in the j primary room.is planning to take her lit I tie ones to her home in Sheffield Friday afternoon, where they will have singiug and recitations and enjoy a tea with her. It wil be a "day of days" for the "little fry". D. Irving who was sent to Bristol several weeks ago to finish some work there for the Ashley Falls Marble Co., completed that work las Saturday and called on friends here Monday, on his way to his home in Lee, where he ex pects to remain till after New Year's. Mrs. Sarah Manvel attended the fun eral of her brother in Manchester last Thursday. Mrs. Beattie, Mrs J Walker, Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Manvel went to Pittsfield Mon day for Christmas shopping. Miss Jennie Powell and her sister ex pect to spend the holidays with friends ! in Lowell, Mass. ! Don't forget the Xmas exercises in the j Chapel 'next Sunday evening at 7 ; o'clock. j T Mrs. Wm. Beattie attended the sale at the Methodist church in Canaan Tues-1 day. j Mrs. Chas. Ashley returned home Monday from a few days' visit with her sister in Mill River. Mrs. Myron Decker fell in her yard and seriously injured her knee, Monday. Elmer Daggett who has been spend ing some time with his sister Mrs. Rob bins, started on his return journey to California, Tuesday, Miss Jessie Decker of Bridgeport is spending a short time at J. A. Griffith's. Miss Grace Sanford of Bridgeport, Conn., is a guest at Frank Stall's. The Sunday school of the Methodist . church will have its Christmas tree en- j tertainment including recitations and 1 songs. A jolly happy time for the children on Friday evening, December 27. HOLIDA Y HINTS FIVE DAYS IN WHICH TO MAKE PURCHASES BEFORE CHRISTMAS Furniture CORNWALL BRIDGE Sensible, serviceable, acceptable Gifts. You can find something for every member of th? family and for every room in the home. Desks, Work Tables, Fancy Chairs, Morris Chairs, Rockers, Dressing Tables, Card Tables, Screens, etc. Slippers Always acceptable. For Men, Black and Tan, High or Low Cut. See the high cut comfortable Faust for Women and Children. Warna Felt Romeo and Operas m different colors. Umbrellas Give an Umbrella. Always needed Prices range 75c to $5.00. Victory C. Beers, who is attending: school in Vermont is home for a three weeks vacation. ; Mrs David Smith and two daughters ! of this village with Mrs. George Smith " and two daughters of West Cornwall spent one day last week shopping in Bridgeport. -j The Methodist Sunday sohool are pre paring an entertainment for X'mas and are to have an X'mas tree the night af ter Christmas. ' j Father Bannon of Lakeville was called here in the absence of Father Smith to attend Patrick Demm. j Mrs. A. W. Ferguson is with her i mother in Bridgeport. Ethel L. Dunbar is spending a few days in New York City. Miss Esther Dunbar of Ellsworth, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. O. W. Everett, has returned to her home. A "basket lunch" dance was given at the A. O. U. W. Hall Friday night. A small gathering but a good time. Lunch sold from 75 cents to f 2.55 per basket. t Rugs Don't forget the Rugs. ' A new one will make a carpet look brighter. Then there are the washable cotton rugs for the bath room. Books Wo sell the newest $1.50 Books for $1.08. Can furnish any book pub lished. Mauy former $1.50 publications only 49c. Children's Picture Books, Paint Books and Post Card Albums. Toys ot all kinds. Iron Tops, Mechanical Toys, Steam Engines, Guns, Tool Chests, Dolls, Go Carts, Blackboards, etc. Teddy Bears 25c to $3.98. I SALISBURY Several cases of Grippe are reported in the village. Mrs. J. L. and Miss Jennie Clark, were in Hartford Friday and Saturday. Rev. Mr. Blanchet of Philmont, N. Y., officiated in the Episcopal church last Sunday. George B., oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Everts, died at a cousin's in Southport, on Saturday evening. About three weeks ago, George resigned his position, in Bridgeport, owing to his ill health and came home for a time, then returned to his cousin's where he was taken suddenly very ill, on Friday, which resulted in his death. The fun eral was held at the home of his parents on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. J. O. God dard officiating. Beside his parents the deceased leaves three sisters and two brothers and many friends. Rev. J. O. Goddard spent Monday night in Schenectady, N. Y. CLAYTON Miss Van) Deusen was sick last Fri day and there was no school. August Anderson has gone to work for the cement company. C. A. Weymouth has his goods all moved now and the family have gone to New Haven. There was no service at the chapel Sunday, on account of bad -weather. Andrew Johnson, the new man at the cement works boards with Mr. Curtiss. Charles Rood has finished papering and painting George Green's house which he rented to John Ryden. A. R. Blackie has gone back to Chas. Rhoades' to board. Mrs. Ernest Hart is visiting in Salis bury. Mrs. Emma L. Holt has gone to the Canfleld Inn to work. Miss Mabel Sanford is enjoying a va cation. The Hadsell Lime Co have been closed down for some time on account of busi ness depression. Don't Forgets Mixed Nuts, Oranges, Candy in boxes and by the pound. Parsons Canaan, Connecticut G. L Sons Regarding monuments. If an agent sells you a monument yon must pay his commission; if you buy "ready-made monuments" you must share your burden of the interest in the : capital invested; if you trade with jobbers you must stand the cost of sev eral profits. These incumbrances are not encountered when dealing with M. LUX, 191 Main St., Great Barrington. Mass. ESTABLISHED 1874. Robbins,Burrall & Co. BANKERS Lakeville, Conn. Solicit business accounts and promise to give, as. heretofore, the most careful atten tion to all details of bankinjz. MONUMENTAL c j 1T1 iti ili it iti - iti.fiit.ili JuTi A.tnTiif nil ill ill iti iti it. il 1 1 TTttt TTTtTTitTTTttTTTTTTTttTtTT The Largest and Best Line of Toys Ever Seen in Falls Village is now on Display at PO TH'S t in extensive array awaits your inspec tion at my place of business. No job too large or too small for us to handle, i We have no agents thereby save the middleman's profits. This is an item worth considering. Kindly bear us in mind if you need anything in our line. R, VALENTINE'S Moaumental Works MILLERTON, N.Y. N. B. Lettering done in cemeteries. Sleighing is Here. Are You Ready For It? We are with the 4slickest line" of Cutters ever shown in this State ranging in. price from $30.00 up to $125. Business Sleighs, Grocery Bobs, 4 Passenger Spring Sleighs, Team Bobs, Hub Runners, Top Cutters, Spring Comforts, Bells, Foot Warmers Robes, Coats, in iact everything for. the comfort of horse or driver. First looker gets the best assortment. 'Get Busy" if you want a Winner. ROSCOB BENJAMIN, Winsted, Conn. Wide awake dolls, sleeping dolls, firo cngiues, hook and ladder trucks, sleds, trumpets, jumping jacks, surprise boxes, in fact almost everything imaginable in the toy line. Five and Ten Cent Goods in Great Array Pictures, games, after-dinner cups and saucers, cuspidors, coal shovels, collapsible drinking cups, pin trays, Japanese tea canisters, separate fancy plates, medallions', enameled kitchen waro and , hundreds of other useful and ornamental articles. Christmas Candy Christmas Tree Trimmings Mixed Nuts, Christmas Fruits Special sale of pictures at 10, 20 ami 30 cents. Plush caps, Scotch caps, winter junderwear, felt boots, arctics, heavy woolen outside shirts, gloves, mittens, neckwear, Handkerchiefs, otc. AVe never were so well equipped for the holiday season as now. t A. A. ROTH, HUSTLING GROCER ' FALLS VILLA QB, CONN