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OUR ROADS,.

Recently our Selectmen have paid par
ticular attention to repairing the roads
in portions of the town heretofore very
little worked. Selectman William n.
Northrop has had the sandy road in Dodg-
iugtown, near Mr.. Andrew Sherman's
residence, repaired, and n is now as
good as any road in the town. Mr.. BENZ.
Wildman and son did the work well.
The road leading from Newtown Street
over Town Hill into Taunton has be en-
worked under the direction of Selectman
John L. Hughes, who has made the road
good by cutting down the hills several
feet and filling in and raising where it is
most needed.
We are pleased to state that the Road
Inspector, MIR. Edward Murray, has given
good satisfaction as inspector.
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In ascending Mount Washington by
the bride path two men, last week, lost
their way. They reached the summit
the next morning, badly used up Tbs
ice on. their hats was half an inch thick,
The fifth contest for the Astly{ belt
ended in New York, Saturday night, and
was won by Rowell, of England, who
made $40 miles; Merritt. OF Bridgeport,
was second, with 5I5 miles to his credit
Weston, the former champion, made 455
The total receipts Of the walk amounted
to s73, 923.
Clay Rhoades committed suicide 9
Greenfield, Ohio. because Bob McKinni
had threatened to murder him, and h
knew Bob was man Of bis word.
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NUaIBIsR HIGHT SIX
Lawyer Cothren s new Volune III, 81
Ancient Woodbury., containing 700 pages,
octave, neatly bound il cloth, will be
ready for delivery about October 18th,
1870. It is. devoted exclusively to the
genealogical statistics Of ancient Wood
| bury, including Washington, Sonthbury
Bethlehem and Roxbury. aid ancient
Stratford, including the towns of Bridge
| poi Huntington, Monroe and Trumbuli,
| though it contains many items concern
ing Newtown, New Milford and othe
towns. The work contains nearly 80, 900
entries of births, baptisms, marriages
and deaths, collated by years, nearly
5000 OF which were collected by the
author from old family Bibles. and other
authentic sources. 1t contains every
recorded item on the public records. It
is q work never before attempted in this
country, and is of inestimable value to
the territory covered by it, and to those
in other States who have descended from
4 families in these several towns, for trac-
| ing genealogical lines. III business mat
I tiers, iii pension cases and in probate and
| other courts, the date OF births, mar
| riages and deaths are in constant de-
mand. We understand that Mr.. Cothren
| has printed but q limited edition on ac-
count OF the stringency Of the times, and
those desiring to secure the work should
| send their names to him at once. The
work is sold at the very low price Of three
dollars.
The interest in the late murder case
has by no means died out yet, though
most people despair Of ever discovering
and convicting tho n1artleres. although
the seloetnien have offered a reward ut
$500 pursuant to the statute, to which tie
father Of the murdered boy has added
$500 more. It is 4. sad reflection, that in
these peaceful times such a cold-blooded
murder could be committed within a
stones throw of the main street OF the
village, close by five houses, on a beauti-
full, clear and moonlight night, while the
streets OF the village and town were I'M
usually crowded with carriages and pc
destrians, and leave US no clue to the
murderer. This is practically how the
case stands at present. Though there
are well-defined suspicious, reasonable
IN their nature, yet no legal point suffi-
GENTLY strong to warrant an arrest has
been found, Well may people feed, as
many do. unwilling to be out after night
fall it is a fearful fact that it can be
true in any town, and especially such a
staid old town as ours. The authorities
have not been wanting in their duty they
have used every effort to detect the crim-
inal. but sRus far without success.
Mr.. VIM N. Shelton, who was severe
ly injured by q fall, some little time ago,
while driving the cattle of neighbur
from his corn. field, is still confined to
his house, and mostly to his bed, suffer
ing much pain.
Mrs. B. S. Russell, while getting wood
from shed week ago. was severely
wounded by the falling Of scythe upon
her arm. 1t severed an artery, and it
was feared by her friends she would die
from loss OF blood before medical aid
could be procured. she is now, however.
doing we'll
NAlIELEss.
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Bethel.

This town is st present enjoying
season Of prosperity that is refreshing
All the hat shops are crowded with work
men, and the orders for hats are pouring
in fast There has not been such rush
since 1879. We are glad to see it, and
hope that the hard times for the past few
years will never return.
The annual election will take place
Monday, Oct 9th. The amendments to
the Constitution will be up for adoption,
but judging from the mutterlngs around,
they do not meet with much favor.
Bethel needs village improvement
society, but no one seems inclined to take
the lead in starting it. 1t is a shame
that certain localities are made the dunn
ping grounds Of all kinds of filth. A seav-
anger should be appointed to look after
the rubbish, and the borough ought to
pass, or rather enforce the law against
depositing filth and rubbish on the streets.
The road between j. @. Barnunl' (
nOuSc dllu Jilttt VI AldISW soIEIlltbil, ncSdE
repairing now.
The fountain in the cemetery is b,
ing completed as fast as possible. A
good work has been done in filling ur
around the tasn, and when finished the
fountain will be a valuable addition to the
cemetery.
We understand that Mr.. John T
Pearce. intends to have his house OF
south street, enlarged and improved in
general appearance. Gilbert Bros. have
contracted for the work
The Methodist Church has beer
cleaned and furnished with new carpet
Rev VIM. Brown occupied his pulpit
last Sunday. He came to his labors re
freshed after a two weeks vacation. Mr.
Brown is an earnest worker, a pleasine
gentleman in his relations, not only will
his flock, but with those of the world
and his influence In the church. and com
munity will be felt and appreciated. Saic
one citizen to another the other day, e.
Ike Mr. Brown for one thing, and that i
he carries smiling face. a kind word
and minds his own 4usiness.
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A KEEN STATES ATTORNEY

Fairfield County has keen States At
torney In Mr.. j. II. Olmstead, of Stam-
ford. lie has convicted several GRIM
derest threads, step by step, till the con-
elusive proof was produced. In the case
OF James Il. Latin, who murdered a girl
whom he had seduced. in 1875, there ap-
peared ut first to be no evidence-it was
all suspicion. But Mr.. OImstead worked
up the case from very slight facts, maxi
Ing thread from the fringe OF shawl,
which was found attached to bush near
where the body of the murdered girl was
found, tell strongly against the prisoner
Then the chain of evidence, without
missing link. was completed, leaving no
doubt as to the guilt of the man, who is
now In the state prison for life. Now, in
the case OF Bucholtz, the murderer of the
mlser Schultz, Mr.. Olmstead has brought
all tho facts to light. The adroit work
of the detective who was put into prison
on pretext, that he might come in con-
tact with Bucholtz, has recovered over
$40, 900 of the money which Bucholtz
took from the person Of the muir
dered man. or from his shanty and the
detective has drawn from the murderer
nil the evidence that Is necessary for his
conviction. Here again we discover the
keen foresight and excellent manage
ment OF Olmstead, who wins fresh laureIs
and adds them to others already attained
In unraveling deep mysteries that have
surrounded great crimes.--Haytford Times
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Rev. JOSEPH G. SMITH. OF Hartford Conn
makes the following statement
This is to certify that / have becT accuai,,te-
wlln Or David Aelnedys medicine Chapily nam Z
tAgohiIE REMEDY from the time o. its first in
PRODUCTION iiST4j il New York state especial, j,
cities along the Hudson River
itayin9 been great sufferer from a severe case
OF LAYER compliant and Dyspepsia combined [ wa.
induced to give tho medicine trial and from the
met that 1t proved an active and sure re ief am
free TO recommend it to the public as the most WI
liable medfcine Of the age for the cure Of all de
ran3elnents of the Liver, and digestive oreans
Rev. JOSEPH U. Saith, No IL South Ann ST.. hsrt-
ford, Conn.
FAVORITE REMEDY is q combination OF yeee-
ts2le a leg taste aafsd IS ami air
age and while it is specific in Kidney and bad
der complaints, 1T is no less efcacous in purifying
the blood, thus curing Scrofila and kindred dig
eases lt as very effective in affording Immediate
reHeI OF all Liver Complaints and Constipation OF
the Bowels IS we'll as those diseases aad WEAKNESS
es peeuilaf to Females. Afording great protection
rom ATTACKS that originate in change of life of sea
sons and OF climate Ask your druggist for it
But aToid mistakes BY remembering the name
FASORiIE REMEDY, and Price which is ONLY
ONE DOLLAR BOTTLE
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Gov. Hampton's health has much i'm
proved during his soiourn at the Dagger'e
Springs, Botetourt County. Va, where he
expects to remain until the first OF Sep
TENDER.
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A Priceless Pearl.

Against the far horizon
l see a speck. SO small
That only loving eyes could tell
1t were a spcck at ali.
scan it 0 so closely,
As tune drags slowly by
Ny logel my love Is comingl
This is my ona sole cry.
o heart I sing-be happyl
NO more of sorrow fear
Thy lover o CIR the waters
/, fastening: He is nearl
He brings CHAT winch no indies
Could ever counterpart -
a pearl which q.eens might covot-
true ana faithful heart
-LlLE N T,l.J,l4,
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Washington Arnold and Pryor Ward

Washington Arnold and Pryor Ward
negroes. locked arms and deliberate ly
walked into the Missouri at st. Joseph,
lately, and were drowned.
"A man dying recently in st. Louis left
ST. 900 to an individual who, years before,
ran away with his wife. Hesaid In the
will that he never forgot a favor.
The Newtown bee., 1879-10-01

Miss Porter of Detroit paid hack
man less than he demanded, and he angri-
ly struck. her. She drew revolver from
her satchel and shot him dead.
The Newtown bee., 1879-10-01

The Duke of Edinburgh is to add t.
his sinecure Offices that OF Admiral super
intendont OF the Naval Reserves, with q
salary of s., 600.
The Newtown bee., 1879-10-01

Walter w. Stewart, who has neither
arms nor legs, has married the daughter
Of the manager Of Boston side show, il
which he is on exhibition.
The Newtown bee., 1879-10-01

Sally Swan is "a heroine at Granite.
New, because she seized buck by the
hind legs and held him until her father
arrived.
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ESro0l2EeEG.
NAAIELEsS.

BSroo92EeEG.
Mr.. Edison Hawley is to teach the
Whisconter school.
The Democratic caucus was held on
Saturday afternoon OF last week. Harvey
Roe was nominataa FOR first e,.,I---.-a-ssr
and Ezra SomerS for second. No other
important changes were made in the list.
The Republican caucus will be held
on Friday at seven p. m, in the Town
Hall.
Rev. Mr.. Whitcome holds services in
the Baptist Chapel at the Iron Works
| next Sunday evening, at 80.
Mr.. Taylor, of Sandy Hook, preached
III the afternoon and evening at the Re
formed Church, on Sunday.
The grape crop IS very large this sea-
| son. Several parties are engaged il
making wine; the rest are making cider
Miss Annie Stebbins had two young
lady friends from Danbury stopping witt
her over Sunday.
The Dramatic Association held &
meeting on Friday evening last. They
voted to admit several men members.
The wedding of Mr.. Wells and Miss
Meel1er passed off pleasantly in spite o.
the rain. The attendance was quite
large.
Rev. Mr.. Pierce takes his vacation
now. He leaves town in few days te
remain away three weeks or more.
=" Observer" has been discussing thu
Indian question with Ned, OF the Nov
Milford Rag. We think " Ned has
given him rather more than he expected
II the decayed Professor remains in til,
editorial business long no Will find tha
he must let some people alone.
We understand that Mr.. J. Stuar
Halpine, the young man who made him
self so popular as teacher in North Cen
ire District, Newtown, last winter, hai
been engaged to teach in East IroI
Works District, Brookfield, for the win
ter term. The parents in the district vii
undoubtedly be pleased with the commit
tee, Mr.. MeMahon, who has certainly don
his best to hire what the district ant
school visitor have for several terms Eel
the need of, a teacher who eosId botl
teach and govern. Mr.. Halpme vii
open the schoolon Monday, Octl6th.
That conceited scribe Of the Center
who writes over the nom de ptusfae Of
g Observer" has now got an idea into his
brain that those jack-snaps which ht
chips from his own head and calls ifem'
are copied by other correspondents foi
!. the purpose of filing out their column
We don't believe it; we think that ethe
, correspondents in this town have to-
much regard for the truth to copy any
thing eminating from his decayed fame.
and try to palm it off on an indugen
{ public for a fact.
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Warning,
NEwTowN, Sept. 10th, 1879

Warming is hereby given to the electors
of the Town Of Newtown that there will
be an electors meeting held at the Town
Hall, in said Newtown, on Monday, the
9th day Of October A, D., 1879, from 8
o'clock a. m. until 5 p. M, for the pur-
pose of accepting or rejecting the follow
ing proposed Constitutional amendments
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS. FIRST
MONDAY OF OCTOBER, 1879.
NUMBER l. Providing for Biennial SEES
sions of the General Assembly.
NUMBER 2. Judges Of the Supreme
Court of Errors and of the Superior Court
to hold their Offices during good behavior,
but not after seventy-fve years of age.
This ballot viii be counted as an af-
firmative ballot fer both amendments,
unless the numbers, or one of them, are
plainly erased and in that event it will
be counted as negative ballot for those
amendments which may be SO erased.
w. H. GLOVER,
DANIEL CAMP, Constables
j. III. BLACKMAN. of
EDWARD Troy, Newtown
G.. p. BENEDICT.
Dated at Newtown, Sept. 29th 1879.
The Newtown bee., 1879-10-01

Chew Jaekson's Best Sweet Navy To-
bacco.
The Newtown bee., 1879-10-01

Speaking of Westvil1e reminds me
that it is a good place to go for enjoy
ment, especially at Mr.. Reuben John
ston's. The chickens are fat, and Mrs.
). and Mrs. v. b. know how to cook
them within hairs breadth of perfec-
ton, and all the necessary flxings. Your
correspondent knows whereof he speaks.
To this also Mr.. and Mrs. David Nor
throp. Of Palestine, can bear feeling tes-
timony. / am convinced there are fewer
chickens there at this writing than there
we're a few days ago; they have gone
where good chickens go. And the grand
old hills are beginning to put on their
dressing of crimson and gold, concerning
which the women at q recent autumn-leai
party testified, mostly in one expressive
adjective, rung in all it's changes, beau.
tiful. beautiful" We had most de
uohtful ride over the hills in company
with dear friends, and secured another
beautiful picture with agreeable associa,
lions to hang up in the gallery OF memory
to be cherished along with other kindred
gems. HORACE.
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M0rkets.

There is no material change to note in the mar
kets since our last issue. Wheat was quoted yes
terday at 0o.to 81 Oh; flour, extra at "a u.s. with
light supply and demand limited and transactions
dull. Corn, As. and dull, oats, 80. Bacon, hog
round, S. so to Sc per 100 lbs. There were com.
paratively small offerings during the entire week
fall kinds Of produce.
In Richmond, wheat was quoted at O5 to 81 10.
Flour, extra S. 25. In Baltimore, flour IS. Wheat
l 10 to 81 1G
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. April 18th, 1872
BREF CATTLE-The market was more active at the
beginning than as it progressed and approached
the close. Prices were Slight shade better than
last week, perhaps in number of cases &c. while
in others lower figures even than last week were
offered and accepted. The quality was better than
for several weeks past. there being quite num-
Der OF good cattle among the offerings, consider
ing the rather meagre number of the whole re-
ceipts. We quote ats 0Oa$5 IS per 100 lbs.
MILcH COW s.-Prices are without material
change since last week, the best cows going off
the most freely We quote at 20a$60 per head as
equality, with but few at the latter price.
Prices this week for Beef Cattle ranged as fol-
lows: Best Beeves at BASS 85 that generally ra.
ted first quality 50a$5 90; medium or good fair
quality 62aS4 so; ordinary thin steers, oxen and
cows oOa$3 3d. general average of the market this
week.; extreme range of prices 8 00a$5 85. Most
OF the sales were from 81 to SIS 25 per 100 lbs.
SwINE.-The receipts are not quite up in number
fully good Trade in all the pens is rather dull,
there being no activity in any Of them, owing to
the present being the last week in Lent. A few
rough stays and sows sold as low down 5Aa5's
cents, other grades bring 51aa6 cents per lib net
to quality, few choice ones only selling at the
latter price. Arrivals to Saturday 1863 and since
then 1878 head. Receipts this week 674I head.
SHEEP.-There were about the same number OF
sheep on the market as last week, but they were
OF better quality, very few of them but what were
of good grade. There is an improvement Of &c.
in prices compared with last week, but owing
to expectations of further arrivals shortly it is
thought the improvement will scarcely be main
Iained. All the arrivals We're quickly disposed Of
We quote wool sheep at 414a6 cents, few selling at
the former figure, and sheared sheep at 4a594 cts
per ID gross. Lambs 50as4 so per adj or Z Ito
cents per lb Receipts this week 1888 head.
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Deaths.

OF pneumonia, on the 9Th inst. in Stanton, Va
Mrs Mary Doom, aged 50 years.
On the 26th ult, at Leyburn's Mills, Mr.. Joseph
Fifer, in the 50th year of his age.
On the 4th inst, of brain fever, in Staunton va,
Anna Critzer, aged 10 years, formerly OF Nelson.
Near McGaheysviIle, on the 26th ult Mrs
Weast. consort OF Jacob Weast, aged about CO.
On the I'd inst, at lis residence, in Lexington,
Captain VIM. L. Graham, eldest on of DIR. A. Ora
ham, OF Rockbrdge county.
On the 9th inst, of old age. Robert johnson,
(undertaker) aged 80 years. He was born in
Goochland CO., Va, and had resided here for many
years. Richmond and Monroe papers copy.
Emma v. Miller. wife of George L. Glover, de-
parted this life, at her residence in Albemare CO.,
Va, February 9Th. Her remains were brought
and inferred in Mt. Tabor Church Yard. Mrs En-
ma V. Glover was aged 81 years, months, and II
days. She was a consistent member OF the Evan
gelical Lutheran Church more than IL years, she
died in the Gospel OF our Lord Jesus Christ.
Died at his residence, in this county, on the 4th
inst, of pneumonia, Michael Faulkner, aged sew
enty odd years.
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OFFICE.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
To DeliIah Overholt. committee of Martha A.
Overholt Robert N. Page and Mary ", his wife
Simon G. Conner and Margaret E., his wife Vim;
Aue sus9@ ana as such, Admr de- sonis non
c.. t. a. of Braxton Davis. decd; Martha A. Over
holt n f. Massje land and Masse; EsorS OF n
W life; John B. Moon; Mrs. H. c. Patrick; Rodes
Massie; J. Mcdowell Massie;. Chas Darlington.
F. B. Massie; Joseph Pelter. Ex'or Of SAM son
Pelter; William B. Kramer and Nancy. his wife;
Jno Pelter; Junius Pelter; Abraham Pelter. col d.;
ty and as such, Ad'mr of Jane Corley Eva H. Pei
ter, Early Pelter and Christian B. PelteI, children
(under fourteen) OF Samps Pelter, lr.; j. N. KY
an, Guardian, ad litem of said above named infant
children of Sampson Pelter, jr; Joseph Peter;
and Jno Towberman, Ex' or Of of Phil. Towberr.an,
decd, and ALL lien creditors of VIM. Withrow.
jr, and all creditors, lien otherwise, OF Samp-
son Pelier, decd, and all other persons whomso-
ever in anywise interested in the chancery caus-
es of OvERHOLT'S COMMITTEES WITHROW.
JR.. EFT AIS, and OVERHOLTS COMMITTEE VS..
PELTFR EFT AIS. and TOWBERMAN'S EX'OR.,
VS.. PETERS EX'OR EFT AIS, now pending in
the Circuit Court of Augusta, are hereby notified
that in pursuance OF an order entered in said
causes by said Conrt the second OF April, 1879,
I shall, at my office, in Staunton, on
TUESDAY, MAY 18th, 1879,
proceed to take, state and settle account show
ing lst The liens binding the real estate OF VIM.
Withrow, ir.. and their order of priority
I'd. The debts outs anding and unsatisfed against
the estate of Sampson Pelter, decd. Sd. The real
ty belonging to the estate of Sampson Pelter,
decd, the condition Of the title thereto. in whose
possession the same now is. under what right and
title such possession is claimed and the liens
binding the same 4th The transactions OF Jo-
seph Pelter, as Ex'or OF Sampson Pelter, decd.
showing the assets, if any, that came into his
hands, and " hat disposition he has made of the
same and the amount now in his hands applica-
BILE to the payment OF his testators Indebtedness,
and 5th. Any other matters specially stated deem
ed pertinent by the undersigned or required by
any party in interest to be so stated At which
time and place you required to attend.
W. E. Craig, pu J. w. GREEN SMITH, .
abr l0-4W Comm'r.
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4 OMM1SS1ONER'S OFFICE,
" Staunton, Va, April 9th 1879.

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
" Staunton, Va, April 9th, 1879.
Robert G. Bickle
vs.
David May trustee, ct ais.
Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court OF
Augusta county, rendered in the above styled
cause on the 31st day Of March, 1879 will pro-
coed at my said office,
FRIDAY, MAY I'd 1872
to take state and settle the following accounts:
1st OF the liens binding the real estate in the
bill mentioned, embracing judgments rendered
against B. T. Bagby, from the time OF the record
alton OF the trust deed executed by him to Geo.
M. Harrison, and date at which the deed from
Bagby to said David May, trustee, was placed up
on record, stated in the order OF their priority:
I'd. or the fee simple and annual rental value OF
said land.
Sd. OF any other property subject to Plaintiff s
liens against Bagby in like manner.
At which time and place you required to at
tend. WIN. PATRICK, Com.
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Docket case 694.l


TNTHE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
i States for the Western District OF Virginia.
In the matter of Samuel M. Bowman. bankrupt.
In Bankruptcy.
At Harrisonburg, on the 3rd day of April, A.
D. 1879.
To whom it may concern:
Please to take notice hereby. that petition has
been, to wit: on the 18th day OF March A. D. 1879,
fled in said District Court by Saml M, Bowman,
of Rockingham County. in said district, VINO
has been heretofore duly declared bankrupt under
the Act of Congress entitled IAN Act to establish
a more uniform system of bankruptcy through
out the United States apl roved March "a. 1857,
for discharge and certificate thereof, from all
his de BITS and other claims provable under said
Act and that the oath day OF April, A. D. 1879, at
10 o'clock, A. M, before G. Douglas Gray. one OF
the Registers Of said Court saa az
time and place assigned for the hearing Of the
same; when and where you may attend and show
cause, if any you have, why ther rayer of the said
petition should not be granted.
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings CT the creditors of said bank
rupt will be held at the sam time and place.
C. DOUGLAS GRAY,
apr l0-2w Reg. in Bankruptcy.