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The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1877-03-16

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The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1877-03-16

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The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1877-03-16

and he proceeded ITO "bull-dose''
the Democratic side by declaring
that they, having fathered the
Electoral Bill, could MOI repudi-
ate its action by voting against
Kellogg. - "
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1877-03-16

City II ndertaEer.
The bee., 1877-08-16

The road d--kpown as the old road from the Baptist church down to Mir. Ely Stevens' place, is so sadly out of re- pair this summer, that it is difficult and dangerous to drive over it. We under. stand that the selec:men have been in- formed of its condition several times and each time have sad that it should be fixed without delay but what there is left of 1t still remains untouched. It is evident that the town either needs an extra man to jog their memory, or their places should be filled with persons more prompt to take charge of such duties True. the road is not travelled quite as much as come of the others, but people who pay their taxes, and are obliged to, travel over it, are no more deserving of broken wagons and necks, than are those whose duty 1t is to fix it.
The bee., 1877-08-16

The miners are sinking into the earth slowly but surely, and are ta king out a few rich specimens of quartz, containing silver, gold, lead. copper and zinc. They broke ground for new shaft on the 9th of July, and have now got down about 30 feet We started there for visit the other day, not without some misgieings, having heard that the Superintendent had received 90 many calls, and had been harassed by so many questions that he had become quite ugly, but we were agreeably surprised. upon our arrival to find Dr. Burdick in perfect health, and if he had been talked nearly to death on former occasions, he was too much of a gentleman to show it, as no indications were visible. He was very communica- tive, showed us different specimens of quartz rock, and promised us full re- port in q few days, which we will take pleasure in giving to the readers of the BEE next week. JIM.
The bee., 1877-08-16

There Is . Gles Club bsre which nun. bess among iis memben some of our first business mon.
 The Rev. John Brion has bought the A. B. candeld place, snd Is now making It over into q magnificent residence.
 South Britain has always boasted of being free from rum holes. Several have started in the netarious business, but have been obliged to give it up, as the people here would not support It. Just now we have peanut shop In our midst where cider Is sold, and fl report Is 10 be believed. there Is something stronger dealt out now and then to those who can be depended upon.
 The smelling committee have the mat. ter under investigation and will send you their report in my next
 As to our merchants, we feel justly proud of all of them; but for indomita. ble will and energy in business matters, Geo. Wells leads the van. He runs a store, blacksmith shop, shoe shop, ped de wagons, and twice week favors those who wish It with ice cream and music.
 Two stages are run through here every day. One is the mat stage, and if one can judge from observation the other Is for passengers and express matter; but l suppose this is to be accounted for by Mir. George Tylers nine years acquain- tance on the road: he has served the public faithfully that time, and his old patrons refuse to give him up for an un. tried party.
 Charles s. Pierce Esq has just sold to James w. Green Esq. farm in the sou. thern part of Newlown, and MT Green proposes to move there next Spring. We are sorry to lose Mr. Green, but what we lose Newtown gains.
 The harnessmaker, Garfield, has added boot and shoe mending to his harness business. He adverlises to sole meu's boots for 50 cents per pair. Those best posted say that when he comes to buy more stock he will find he has made a mistake but we can stand it if he can.
 The Haywards are keeping the streets clear of cattle and other live stock those who have been in the habit of pasturing in the streets growl, while the rest say they are glad the Haywards are men who dare do their duty.
 Yours Truly, KATE.
The bee., 1877-08-16

The late respected owner, William W. Woodruff, has deceased, but the business is continued by his family. The drug business was established in this store in 1915, and has been continued there with unvarying success ever since, being car. ried on by MT. Woodruff for the last % years. IL is famed and favorite block, central, and popular with all. Every. thing usually found in drug store is constantly on hand, with gentIemanly and experienced clerks to attend to GUS toners. In this block our senior physic- ian keeps his office, and may be there found when not absent to attend the ceaseless calls of an extended and sue cessful practice. His genial face and commanding form have moved quietly and unoslenlatiously among us for more than twenty-five years, ana he has en- deared himself to the afflicted families by his skill and kind amenities.
The bee., 1877-08-16

The members of the Franklin Div, Sons of Temperance, will hold their reg ulsr annual picnic, in the grove, near the Junction, on the 18th. The members of Washington Div, of Danbury, and mem- bers of other temperance organizations, arc cordially invited to attend. A few weeks ago, about eighteen members from the Bethel Div. visited the Iron Works and we hope that the friendly relations, pleasantly commenced on that occasion. will be renewed upon this one and that they will help the Brookfelders in mak- ing that jolly time, which the Bethel folks know so well how to do, whenever the occasion requires it.
The bee., 1877-08-16
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SOUTH BRITAIN, Aug. 13, 1877.
Editor of Me Bee

Editor of Ae Bee
 DEAR SIR:--According to promise I will try to give you few items from this quiet place. South Britain belongs to the town of Southbury, and the villa ges are about three miles apart. The vil- lage of South Britain contains two churches, the Cong. and the Methodist; one select school; three stores two blacksmith shops; two shoe shops one large woolen factory one gristmill, and one sawmill.
 It has, in the way of smusements. one brass band, under the leadership of Prof. E. Evens, and few bands can boast of so competent leader; we also have Ora matic ClubN which is now in training for an exhibition in the Town Hall. This club is composed of the first talent in the town, and when the time for the exhibi- tion arrives, your Newtown people can not do better than to come over.
The bee., 1877-08-16
"Reminiscences of a Three Years
 Residence in New.own.
Et fortisan hace meminisse juvabit.

Et fortisan hace meminisse juvabit
 -Virgil .It may be pleasant to call to mind some events of the past"
 The Academy at Newtown was built somewhere about the year 1888. The Rev. Geo. L. Foote, native of the town and graduate of Trinity (then Wash ington) College, at Hartford, was the first Principal of the Institution. He was ably assisted by bis sisters, Misses Mary and Harriet Foo,e. He also en- ployed music teacher, and it was the first school that is remembered herea- bous where "the service of song" ac- companied devotional exercises at open ing of daily school exercises.
 Rev. Mir. Foote taught the Academy 9 years. He died in Central New York 8 number of years ago, his disease being softening of the brain. His sister Mary
The bee., 1877-08-16

the counHymsn wbo visited the city for the 6Fst ums. He aaid he could not see the Iosn, there were % many lamps, and 70 much jeslously, that mono of them can be lighted at tho expense Of the I'm. provement Society, which ls an incorpo- rated one, and moves, or Is moved, rather by hinge machinery. The lamps In the vicinity of the Oli South church, and Woodruff's Block, however. continue to be lighted by the private owners of them as they deslrc to have one bright place ia the general darkness of the town. Perhaps after the annua! meeting the whole street will ''arise and shine"
The bee., 1877-08-16

The proprietors of Woodrnff's and Beardsley's Blocks go on in the even ten or of their way, occupying. as they do, the business centre of the town. they of. fer unequslled business facilities to the people. c. Besrdsley < Son. the enter. prising merchants of our place, have a full assortment of every thing usually found in dry goods and grocery store, and "sim to please" both in price and sssiduous attention to customers.
The bee., 1877-08-16

Your correspondent of last week asks thus: Seeing that there ate many lamps on the street, why not light them up these dark nights 2" The answer is very simple. The street is too long. It is about two miles long, and there are, sin gularly enough, taoo ends to the town, and one is 80 afraid the other end will use little more oil than the other, that both ends unite in furnishing for pei
 ther. The statement that the street is stoo long reminds me of the remark of
The bee., 1877-08-16

William Cothren, attorney and coun- selor -at-law, and solicitor in chancery, Woodbury, Conn. He practices in all the courts of law and equity, in this state, and in the District, Circuit and Supreme Courts of the United States. All business entrusted to his care will be faithfully attended to, and successfully accomplished so far as depends upon his efforts.
The bee., 1877-08-16
SOUTH BRITAIN, Aug. IA, 1877.

 Editor of Me Bee:
 DEAR SIR :--Can any of your South Britain readers inform me what was the matter with some half dozen or more young men, and two women, last Sun day2 Two fell eff the bridge over the mouth of Pennsylvania brook and cut a large gash in their heads; one fell into Bradley Hoyt & Cos ditch; another was found asleep under an elm tree near the church, while four more were having a time near the gristmill with an old horse and wagon. With this last batch was two women, and it was study for some time to see what they wanted to do, whether to go or stay. After time the men had rough-and-tumble scrub race, and both fell then the team and women left. There is nothing stronger than ci- der sold in this place, and we are unable to account for last Sundays proceedings unless it was something wrong in the at mosphere.
 There was also quite scene in the Methodist church. There must be some thing wrong somewhere. QUERIsT.
The bee., 1877-08-16
LOCAL J0TT1Noa.

Conductor Smith aays It is . gill; Aandard.
 Tomorrow tho employees of the Hou. satonsc raIlrosd, and their families, will hold picnic at Psrior Rock. The Vice. president VIII furnish the music. There Will be but two regular trains on the road that day. We wish them a joyous tlme.
The bee., 1877-08-16
Woodbury Items.

On Monday night of last week the barn of Mir. James Allen. of Csrmal Hill was struck by lightning, and consumed, together with about ten tons of'hay, stored therein. The storm was very severe, and the lightning had peculiar deep red, lu- rid tinge. MT. Allen had another barn burned about year ago, with fifteen tons of hay. He seems peculiarly unfor- tunate.
The bee., 1877-08-16

Enos Benham, our merchant tailor, Is still found at the old stand, after steady and prosperous business of more than thirty years standing, ready and active as ever, with full stock of goods, cal. culated 10 please the most faslidious.
The bee., 1877-08-16
Charles T. Greene,
 NIT,
 Newtown, Conn.

HANOVER FIRE INs CO.,. NEW YORK AGRICULTURAL FIRE lNS. CO, WATER TOWN. N. Y. Insures cattle in the field against lightning. EXCELSIOR LAWN MOWER Used in Central Park, N '. PALMER'S EMERY GRINDER; The best thing for mower knives. MECHANICAL LAMPS; The best and cheapest light. BORDEN'S DASH LAMP. DOUBLE POINTED CARPET HACKS. No heads to break off --easily drawn out. LAMB KNITTING MACHINE; Knts pair of stockings in 30 minutes. AMBERG'S LETTER FILE; Let ters and invoices are indexed when filed
 CHICKEN INDICATOR AND EGG TESTER A necessity in every family and store. SEWING MACHINE PASTORS; Saves both carpets aud machines. OPrIMUs DE-cAPPER AND RE-CAPPER For cartridges of breecll.lvading guns.
 SMrH's WASHING COMPOUND Send for asample. Costs nothing to try it. PHELPS PATENT Book HOLDER Indis- pensable to book-keepers, organ ists &c.
 PENToN's PASTE STovE POLISH Ready to put on the stove. INDEsrRUcTIBLE FIRE KINDLER !; Cheap CT than paper or shayings. HUBBEL's PATENT STEAM WASHER. MoLE's PATENT DRY EARTH CoMMoDEs. PARAGON LAMP SrovE ; Only 35 cents. SUMMER KING Cook STovE For burn ing kerosene oil. AUTOMATIC OM CABINETS !; Lead bot toms will not leak. BOOK AGENT Any book in the market furnished at publishers prices.
The bee., 1877-08-16

Is the wife of the Rev. Mr. Gardner. rec tor of church. and teacher of private school, somewhere In N. '. state. Miss Harriet Foote became the wife of Rev. Mr. AtwIll. aIso An Episcopal minister. Mrs. Atwill died many years ago. in 6teuben county. N. Y. The Institution was very successful under the charge of Mir. Foote. The number of pupils amounted to one hundred and twenty five, and probably at times there were even larger number ihan that. The Rev, James $. Clark D. D., q native of Bethel, but now and for long time past Inc rector of q church at Tivoli on tho Hudson, end Dea. A & Benedict. still resident of Bethel, were pupils of Mir. Foole.
 The Rev. Mir. Corson succeeded Mir Foole In the year ls40. as Principal of the Academy. Mir. Corson retained Miss Mary Foote as assistant and teacher of the female department There was quite falling off in the number of pupils when MT. Cors n took the charge of the school, so that when commenced my studies there on the 11th day of January lHl, more than thirty-six and one half years ago, there were only about eighty. i've or ninety pupils in both depart. ments.
 Col. L. N. Middlebrook, attorney and counselor at law, of Bridgeport, The late Charl's Middlebrook of Long Hill, In Trumbull, E. M. Beardsley M. D. of Monroe, the late Dr. John Deacon. of Waterbury, the Hon. D. B. Booth of Danbury and many others from differ ent towns, more or less distinguished in their respective spheres, were fellow-stu. dents in that Institution. The senior partner of the firm of Sanford & Haw- ley had completed his academical studies previous 10 my advent in the town, and had commenced his successful merchan- tile career as clerk in the old low tone and one-quarter story store building of Messrs. Baldwin & Beers, on the very corner where now he occupies more imposing edifce. Messrs Baldwin & Beers were at that time actively engaged in business. They both lived to good old age, and have long since been gath cred 10 their fathers.
 The Rev. Mir. Corson, besides teaching as Principal of the Academy, acted as Rector of the Trinity church and parish during portion and perhaps the whole of the year.
 David H. Johnson Esq was the pro- prietor of store in another low. squatty building, just south of the Academy. He employed clerk named Ferris Hawley, who was decidedly fond of fun, a,d could give and receive nice practical joke, or half-a-dozen of them, every day. And those two little, low old stores after all did a large business.
 The Congregational church and socie- ty at the time or which l am writing was in a very low condition, and the worshippers were very few.
 The Rev. Mr. Leadbeater, an aged Scotch minister (aged as it seemed to me then), otficiated in that edifce There are doubtless many still living in the town who will recall the features of those of whom I have spoken, and es- pecially of the Rev. gentlemen yet there are many, cery many who were then of middle age or even young, have since that time gone to ''the bourne from which no traveller returns"
 MACK JR. tTo he continuedi
The bee., 1877-08-16

Our correspondent failed to give us a handle to this communication, save his own proper name, and we leave it just where he left it, but hope he will, if he will kindly favor us with another inter- estiDg letter, add handle, and oblige the-EDIToR.
The bee., 1877-08-16

Messrs. Peck & Page, our skilful sur geon dentists, have here their separate rooms and laboratory. They have also branch offices in the neighboring towns, and defy all competitor in the skill and perfection of their work.
The bee., 1877-08-16

On Saturday morning last the daguer- ,fean car of our resident artist, MT. Her man Botsford, was found duly mounted on the band stand, near Lewis's Block, @erect and perpendicular" Mir. Botsford did not miss his car till morning, and the object of SO mounting and directing 1t is not apparent, unless it be to take a negative of Venus or the dog star.
The bee., 1877-08-16
have just received another invoice of Lay in ..toe1 while ii. fresh.
 WM SELLEcK, Newtown, Conn.

nIsTRICT OF VIEWPOINT ss. Probate Court, D Juiy 7th, 1877.
 Estate of Jabez 5. Peck, late of Newtown, in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of New town hath limited and allowed SIX months from the date hereof for the Creditors 0f said Estate to ex- hibit thelr claims Tor settlement. Those who Ieg- lect to present their accounts properly attested, within sand time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate paymentto
 ALBERT W. PECK, Administrator.
The bee., 1877-08-16

Wm J. Wells, with full assortment of boois and shoes, stands ready to fill orders in both the wholesale and retail trade, and detes competition, while Will liam, the unrivalled Mckay, fills special orders for the best made shoes and ga't- CTS,
The bee., 1877-08-16

We have been informed by one of the members of the Bennett & Wetmore shear CO.,, that they intend to enlarge their shop soon, in order to supply the demand. They manufacture the steel. faced shears, of very superior quality, and we wish them that success which they deserve.
The bee., 1877-08-16

J. H. Allen, our accommodating har- ness maker, is pressed with business in his line, anb obliged to employ additional assistance, to meet the demand of his in- creasing trade.
The bee., 1877-08-16

About 7So this morning (Aug. 13) as tho gravel train was rounding the curve of Northrop's crossing 1t struck Mrs. Calvin Ward, killing her almost instant ly. 6he was was seventy two years old.
The bee., 1877-08-16
VIEWPOINT, Aug. 13, 1877.

NEwTowN, Aug. 13, 1877. Editor of the Bee:
 DEAR SIR Many readers of THE BEE will remember MT Willie Painter, who boarded this summer at the Central House. On account of sickness he left Newtown two weeks ago this day. His dear and ever faithful mother, now al. most heartbroken, has lost her boy. Will. lie R. Painter is no more. His funeral will take place in Bridgeport this after noon.
 The boarders at the Central House will long remember Willie's kind, pleas ant face; and az they parted with him, they were in hopes that he would soon return to their social circle. Alas l it was not to be- z.
The bee., 1877-08-16
GEO. PALLIsER. ARCHITECT,

BRIDGEPORT, CONN, has large Experience and Superior facttles for furnishing Deyigas and Spetif- caons for all kinds of build ngs from the m st ars t.c aud costly down to the planest and chea est.
 All who have an idea bu dng now or he eafter should seHd as cents for "M ODEL HOUSE FOR THE PEOPLE" 50 Pages: 40 Engravings of Houses adpans to sut every taste, and abouuding in useful hints to tn SC wh are about tu buld. All communications aasse. ed carefully, ard promptly.
The bee., 1877-08-16

Stoddard, the widows and orphans friend, is everywhere doing good.
The bee., 1877-08-16
Il1sTRIcT OF NEwTowN ss. Probate cou,

nIsTRICT OF VIEWPOINT ss. Probate Court, U July 18th, 1877.
 Estate of Mark t. Leayenworth, late of Newtown in said District. deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Newtown hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the Creditors of sad Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, wlll be debarred recovery. Allpersons indebted to said Estate are requested to make im- mediate payment to
The bee., 1877-08-16
Brookaeld Items.

MT. Henry Peck has on exhibition a hrge strawberry of the second crop.
The bee., 1877-08-16
NisIRIcT oF VIEWPOINT ss. Probate cour

U July 18th, 1877.
 Estate ot Nathan B. Latin, late of Newtown, in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Newtown hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof tor the Creditors of said Estate to present their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make im- mediate payment to
 MANLY LATIN, Administratrix.
The bee., 1877-08-16
McPHELEMY,

MAN UFACTUKEH UF Soda Kaier, Sarsapariiia, Ginger ,zie, and Roof Beer. :aiso :d1es and Boi-
 He'd Lager Beer for EamHy Rse. He would cali particular attention to GEORGE EHRET'S LAGER-dte Best n the Narket-alvays on hand.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1877-03-07
A desperate Struggle f,f Lloerty.


Harrington, under sentence Of
death for the murder of Sullivan, in
Virginia City, made strike for
liberty yesterday morning when the
guard unlocked the cells for the
prisoners to get their breakfast.
Harrington had become possessed OF
self-cocking revolver, and when
Henry Kirsch, the day Waterman,
opened the cell door, he presented
the deadly weapon to his head and
told him to throw up his hands; he
did, t, grapple with the pistol arm
of Harrington. Here struggle for
life and liberty began. Kirsch being
more powerful than his would be
murderer, succeeded in knocking the
weapon down, and held the arm as in
wise, but was unable to get his own
pistol for use. Another prisoner,
named Nelson, attacked the keeper
behind, placing his hand over his
mouth to prevent him calling for
help. Harrington shot Kjrsch
through the fleshy part of the right
thigh, the second shot the ball
struck purse containing $500 in
$40 pieces in his pocket. bruising
the thigh and groin: the third shot
failed of effect. About this time
City Tailor Carpenter, hearing the
shots, came to the rescue. AS he
entered the door Of the County Jail
he took in the situation at q glance,
and drawing his revolver, shot
Harrington, the ball taking ef-
feet in the right shoulder, from
behind; another ball grazed the
side of his head, taking off piece
of his ear. Harrington dropped his
pistol and fled to his cell. The last
shot very nearly cheated the hang
man of victim. The prisoners that
were in the corridor fled to places of
safety in different parts of the Jail,
but none attempted to escape or to
assist either of the combatants ex-
cept Nelson, who was awaiting trial
for petit larcey. Kirsch will receive
the praise of the entire community
for his bravery. -.