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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-18
ILLINOIS.

A Big Fox Drive Ends In the Escape Of Two
Animals ana the Capture Of Tame Beast.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
CHAMPAIGN. Feb. 1.-THE weather was dark
but comfortable for the grand fox drive. just
south of this city, to-day. About Ave hundred
men participated, all on foot except officers,
and without guns or dogs. They armed
with clubs of every pattern. They were formed
into four lines. each four miles long the
north, south. east and west, and marched for
the center at 10 o'clock. AS they neared it and
each other the sportive excitement became in
tense Three foxes were soon sighted flying
over the enclosed territory and round and round
the circuit One old reynard soon took in the
situation. and making dash for liberty escaped
THROUGH the north line. which was rather weak.
The excitemens greatly increased the
roundup every sought to deal blow
to this flying foxes. One took to its burrow in
the ground and could not be dielodged. and one
was captured, having on its neck a collar and a
short chain. 1t was doubtless once tame fox.
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Steamship News

NEW York. Feb. lZ-,Arrived: Celtic. from
Liverpool.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 17.-Arrived: Bavarian
from Boston.
QUEEssTows, Feb. 17.-Arrived: Republic.
from New York.
LIZARD POINT, Feb. 17--Arrived: Lydian
Monarch, from New York for London.
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Collecting the Metropoli..n.s Money.

CINCINNATI. o., Feb. 17.-At the Metropoli-
tan Bank. to-day. 5000. 900 cash was received on
the checks Of President Means and Director
Duckworth. 1t is probable the money will be
of the bank In connection with the uneasi
ness prevailing in the city the bank examiner
to-day called upon all the, banks to make q
statement of their financial condition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-18

The West Washington street sewer caved in
in front of Chandler Taylor's foundry last
evening. and half the street and portion of the
sidewalk tumbled in. It was feared for a time
that the caviny would unearth the foundation of
Chandler & Taylors building, but 1t did not. 1t
will cost the city several hundred dollars to re.
pair the damage
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For constipation. oliver complaint or bilious
nese, sick headache, and ali diseases arising from
disordered condition of the liver and stomach.
take Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets
q gentle laxative active cathartic, according
to size Of dose.
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Columbus Cincinnati & Indianapolis
r. II.w AY

CLEVELAND, o.. Feb. Is. 1883.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of this
company for the election of directors and for tho
transaction of other b4sness win be held at the Of
fee of the company. in Cleveland. o.. on WEDNES-
DAY, March z. 1855. at 1880 o'clock n
The transfer books win be closed from tho evening
Of the 18th Inst. until March 8.
GEO. H. RUSSELL Secretary.
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The Machine Begins to Grind.

Blaine, of Maine,
Will not run again;
Sherman, of Ohio,
Is willing to try o!
-Cle-sland Leader.
Robert Lincoln
is thircoln and thincoln.
Walter Gresham
Would like to thresh 'em.
On Mr.. Sherman
There is no vermiu.
Allison, of Iowa,
VIII not fly away.
Minneapolis Tribune.
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FREE TREATMENT

furnished Nos TO- and H. L. Ayrea
locaion)
week days. and from to5 Sunday afternoons Remember,
druggists will be receipt of ST. Address manufacture
MONTAGUE & Indianapolis Ind We live
agents for
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FOunu D6au N0Af . halfway track.
Special to the Indiana oiis journal.
DANvILLE. Feb. I.-Olmer NJ. Shepperd, a
young man living in this city, was found dead
early yesterday morning at point two miles
west of the city, the Wabash railroad. His
face and head were badly cut. and it is supposed
he attempted to cling to passing train and was
struck by the pillars of an iron bridge near
where he was found.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-03-02
Pioneer Meeting.

Regularly, upon the 22d of February
each year, the Pioneer Society of this
county meets, at the Court House in Cor.
unna. Thanks TO the efficient officers OF
the Society, the meeting this year was
more fully attended than ever before, and
all the time was fully occupied. The
meeting was called to order at 10 o'clock
by President +. Brown. Prayer by Rev.
J. B. Goss. Of Corunna. The minutes of
last meeting as also of the Byron picnic
were read by Secretary Holman. An in.
teresting address by Mr.. A. ii. Owens. of
Venice, in relation to the State Pioneer
Society, and urging all TO become mem.
bers. Messrs. A. B. Chapman, w. Newberry
and e. Brown. were elected delegates to
the State Pioneer Society. Following are
the officers for the present year: A. II.
Owens. Venice, Pres, John w. Dewey,
of Owosso. and VIM. Newberry. of Shia.
wassee, vice presidents; Chas. Holman,
Secy. and :. B. Wheeler. Treasurer.
Promptly at 1.30 in the afternoon the
Society reassembled. IL Ia the rule that
at tho winter meeting biographical notices
shall be given of I'LL members who have
died during the year. The following
named members were reported as having
died, viz: Mrs. Geo. W. Slocum, Evan
Roberts. II. ii. Carson, B. y. Williams,
Mrs. Il. +. Wade. Seueral new mem.
bers were rdded. A paper read by Rev.
M. Donnelly Of this city, elected unusual
praise. The Oldest settlers hal abundant
opportunity TO recount their trials aud suf-
ferings, which, although they seem almost
ludicrous to us, were nevertheless terribly
real to those who experienced them. An
invitation to hold our summer meeting at
Morrice. was received and will probably
be accepted.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-03-02
Byron.

A number Of cases Of measles in town.
Fred Carpenter went to Owosso Tuesday
evening.
r. G. McLenon, of Bav City, was in
town Wednesday.
Mrs. b. s. Knapp. of Owosso. and II. 6.
Hadsall. of Vassar, were guests at the
home of p IIadsall last week.
Geo. Silver and family have moved into
our village.
Prof. G. II. Brandt is on the sick list.
ii. w. Bunce has moved his stock of dry
goods and groceries into the new corner
store of the Masonic block.
Miss Helen Reynolds is home again after
q long visit with friends in Ann Arbor.
A little son Of l.. Hoteling was buried
Inst Monday.
Mrs. A: Middleswortb, of New Jersey,
is visiting friends in this vicinity.
The residence of John S. Smith was de-
stroyed by fire last Monday afternoon.
The loss is estimated at about 81, 600.
Insured for $500.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-03-02
Gorrice.

The house occupied by Leonard Ferris
was totally destroyed by fire yesterday
afternoon. Fortunately, however, the
household goods were nearly all saved and
in good condition. .
Geo. Gregory has sold his timers tools
TO Geo. Avery and will soon move to Ian
sing.
Rev. and Mrs. Little are entertaining q
young lady friend, who is on her way from
Minneapolis, Minn.. to her home in the
East.
Mrs. A. Wilcox fell yesterday and in
jured one limb, but whether it is brok en-
or sprained ankle. we are not prepared
10 state positively.
Mrs. II. II. Tillapaugh is quite seriously
i'll.
Miss Fannie Chafiin is spending few
days with her parents in this village.
Such spring like weather makes the far
mcrs in this vicinity think of sugar bushes
and things pertaining thereto.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-03-02
Lainrshurg.

We hear some grumbling in regard to
the chaD2eable weather.
Our village President, ID. ID. Calues
does not improve much and goes out but
little.
II. G. Smith living three miles north Of
town has just erected windmill for
pumping water.
Quarterly meeting services were held at
the M. 4. Church in Middlebury, Rev. J.
B. Goss acting as elder on Saturday and
Sunday last. Middleburry is one OF the
appointments Of Laingsburs charge.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Benson celebrated
their crystal wedding anniversary last
Wednesday evening. A very pleasant
time is reported
Feb Goth fine boy at the house Of Mr..
and Mrs. J. II. Golden.
The good people Of our neighboring
township of Victor, believe in prohibition
and vote as they believe. At the election
ON the 21st inst. only 4 votes were cast
for the sale Of liquor.
O. Shultz, e. Swarthout and Re Nor
rison. enterprising farmers, living north
on the Ovid road, will each build large
barn in the spring
Mr.. II. Bixley, an enterprising farmer
living one mile north Of town is great
sufferer from that dread disease ticdon
lourcux
This town is just chuck full Of poets,
newspaper reporters and correspondents.
They made vow to boom the town or
break their pencils. LrscA.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-03-02
Burton.

The Sunday School celebration was q
splendid success. A large audience was
present and everyone had an evening of
solid enjoyment. The music was in charge
of George VanDyne. This choir always
makes q success of whatever it undertakes.
The NJ. p. choir also furnished good
music. The declamations and readings
were well delivered, and the essays were
OF high character. and all in all an hon.
or to the S. s. The net proceeds were
$17.12. The school and Superintendent
return thanks to Capt. Patterson and CIV.
Loring for the use of large flags for the
occasion.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-03-02
Easton.

p Mrs Sarah Ford, Of Corunna, visited
over Sunday with friends at this place.
Mr.. Frank Riddle died at Mr.. Ii. Hills
on the night of the Goth ult. His death
was very sudden and unexpected. His re
mains was taken to Charlotte where his
people reside.
Mr.. Cyrus Williams has returned home.
A pleasant surprise was given Mr.. and
and Mrs. Sickless Tuesday evening by a
number of young people. N.Y..
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-03-02
WHOLE NO. All
Circuit Court

The Circuit Court closed up its business
on Saturday and adjourned until March
90. The following cases were disposed
Of:
Allen Beard vs. Henry L. Sharr'ck,
ejectment; jud dgment for defendant.
Elizabeth Sturgis VS.. ID. G. II. and M.
railway, trespass on case; judgment for
plaintiff. $1,000.
Albert r. Mcbride VS.. r.. Z. Kelsey
judgment, no cause of action.
Alice A. Wilson vs. Henry II. Wilson,
divorce; decree granted.
Emma ID. Mack VS.. John Mack, divorce;
decree granted.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-03-02

xaryisgs xieszsss. Z bE
Licenses have been granted during The
week to the following parties;
No. Name and Residence. Age
1o3-Herace Newton. Vernon 81
Hattie Perry, 2S
104-Erwin Merimsn, Owoss0 81
Jennie Payne 4" %
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-03-02

The officers elect of the Grand
Council r. T. ot T., Of Michigan are:
Past Grand Councillor-Geo NJ Dewey,
.Owosso.
Grand CouncillOr-N. B. Blain. Lowell.
Vice Councillor-Mrs. A. M. Cooper,
Battle Greek.
Grand Chaplain-Mrs. S. +. w. Wash
burn, Ypsilanti
Secretary-Gilbert M. Hasiy, Lansing.
Treasurer-S. Partridge. Flushing.
Grand Seniinel-H. w. Parker, Owosso.
Director for three years-H. w. Ran
dolph. Vernon
Representative to Supreme Court--Geo.
M:-Dewey, Owosso.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-03-02
Council Proceedings.
COMMON COUNCIL ROOM, J
OWOssO. Feb. 81. 1888.

Regular meeting OF the Common Coun-
Gil Of the city Of Owosso, Mayor Calkins
in the chair.
Present-Ald. Frieseke, Keyte, Rob
bins, Wells, Gould, Wolverton and Wiley.
Minutes of last meeting read and ap-
proved.
The following accounts were presented
and referred to the Committee on Claims
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-03-02

LADIES. have an el, gant assortment
OF Briggs patterns for sale, and am doing
all kinds ut stamping for fancy work,
MRS. JEROME 4. I uRNER,
Ball st.. I'd door south of Oliver st.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-03-02

The committee on claims and accounts
reported favorably on the accounts as
above presented, with the exception of
those of the jurors on Jerome Avenue.
The report was accepted, unanimous con-
sent given and the accounts allowed.
Ayes 2. Nays0
The bond Of N. Ball as city treasurer,
with NJ. L. Stewart, A.. j. Patterson, II.
B. Gates. E. A. Todd, w. II. Bigelow,
G. A. Baldwin, ]. A. Armstrong, ]. M.
Terbush, c. j Stewart, as sureties was
presented. On motion the bond was &C.
copied and the sureties approved. Ayes 2.
Nays 0. a,"li.t ~,
The matter of purchasing a sprinkling
wagon was referred to the committee on
Ways and Means.
On motion of Aid. Wolyerton the street
running south from Main street to the
railroad was named Robbins street.
On motion the committee on printing
was instructed to have the amendments TO
the city charter printed In pamphlet form.
Ayes z. Nays0
The Council then adjourned.
EDMUND o. DEWEY,
City Clerk.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-03-02

BURNs-Thos. p. Green to Michael
Nlver, 120 acres, sec. SO and 33, 80, 600.
Lu,her G. Kanouse to ID. w. Lewis, 90
acres. sec. 80, $500. Thos. p. Green 10
Luther G. Kunouse. 80 acres. sec. 80,
~. 400.
CALEDoNIA-Samuel j. Brown TO
Marion Hunt, "a acres, sec. 81, 1900.
John Blank to Fred Strecher, 5 acres, sec.
8, $3.50 Prudence A. Vananken To Hope
A. Lemon, 83 acres, sec. "a. 81, 400.
BENNINGToN-Sanford Shuman TO
Chas. Spalding, 2i acres. sec. A, $500.
MIDDLEBURY-Ralph A. Stanhope 70
Albert II. Warren, farm on sec. 80,
5. ,450. Albert II. Warren to George H.
Warren, 40 acres. sec. "a. $4,000.
Owosso-G. r. Lyon 10 Emerett K.
Gilis, lot, sec. 1S, $500. .io
SHIAwAssEE-John A. Harder TO Hope
A. Lemon, 80 acres, sec. 23, $4,000.
HAzELrON-Ida A. Morse to Chas. and
Adel Vantherout, 81 40-100 acres, sec. 81,
$1,000
WoCDHULI-A. A. Spangler to Oliver,
+. Everts, 20 acres, sec. 35, $500.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29
w00ORUPY

The citizens expect to have a grand
 time at the Town Hall on the Fourth.
 The program is good one and goodly
 sum will be realized for the benefit of
 our soldier boys of Trowbridge post.
 The post cannot afford to celebrate Dec oratiOn day in proper manner at their own expense and the citizens propose to assist by giving them the benefit of this
 festival. are late and prob ably not more than half a crop. The price of the home product is about two baskets for quarter, with some of the best at 15c.-Ihe Methodists did well at their festival at the Town Hall, last week. Proceeds for the benefit of the church. The ladies of that society know a good thing and do it well.-Wells has opened the Blue Front on the Plain and is stir ring up the dealers ill town in his line. 1 He expects to run wagon for the ac- cOmmOdatiOn of custOmers.-Ihe ma chine was taken off the roads, last week. The ground was so hard and dry that good work could not be done with profit. Roswell has completed the abutment of the Kendall bridge, put on the timber and the bridge is again in good order for the public travel. The job is good one and will be likely to stay for a genera tion to come.-Potatoes and corn have stood up we'll during the heated term.
 but grass will not be over half a crop in this valley, even with rain to help out
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BETHEL.

Arthur Senior has the contract for Mrs Beach's house, corner Elm ana Andrews streets and, with his large number of men, will make short work of it.-An- drews, Mackenzie & Co. are to put up brick smoke stack.-T. II. Smith has ad- ded an awning to his fine house, as his shade trees are not grown.-Elmer Judd and l.. D. Hubbell have packed their hunting and fishing traps and gone to the coast and forests of Maine to spend few wecks.-John Pollit is under the weather, also Howard $. Ferry.-Mrs Benjamin Durant died, Sunday morning :; also Mrs John T. Pearce. Mrs Pearce had one of her kidneys removed, two weeks ago and post mortem revealed that she died from exhaustion. She had not been well since last Winter and, though she improved apparently after the operation, she had not strength to recover. Mir Pearce has the sympathy of the community; faithful, good wo- man, wife and mother has gone.-Sun- day, Rev Mir Slack exchanged with Rev MT Hoyt of Newtown.-The water com missioners have issued sensible order about the use of the Eureka which should be cheerfully obeyed by all.-B. T. Eos. ter, for Is years i'll charge of the engine at the Bethel Hat Forming factory, but
 i'll Danbury the last few years, has re turned to his old post, Mir Bells healti having given out.-John II. Wheeler ii
 selling d number of Perry < Co.'S ga
 stoves; said to work like charm.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29
BRooKFIELD.

William R. Williams spent Sunday with his grandfather, Dr A. l.. Williams Mrs Julia Skidmore and daughter Theo are in Windsor, attending the graduating exercises of which Miss Winnie is a class member.-Mr and Mrs F. Curtis have re- turned from a visit with friends near Bridgeport Clark Peck boards the family of nephew of Rev A. c. Pierce from New Jersey.-Mr and Mrs Robert Hungerford spent a week with her moth- CT, Mrs Peck.-Miss Grace Hawes, who spends short vacation with her aunt, Miss Emma Kellogg, entertained her young friends with lawn party.-Miss Susie Whitcome visits her father.-John Thornhill finds ready market for straw berries in Danbury and at good priccs.- Homer Wildman had his hand badly lac. erated by colt.
 Howard Andrews lost another valuable young COW, last week.--Among those home from school for the Summer, VI notice Fred Beers from Trinity, Mis- Susie Whitcomc from Clinton, Arthu
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Work on ROnalds' Peak is progressing as rapidly as possible. The artesian well, however, has been hindered. A violent gust of wind, accompanying Thursdays storm, lifted the 56-foOt derrick from it's foundations and dashed it to the ground, breaking corner posts and braces. The greatest damage, however, was to the machinery; the huge center post was splintered, the drill bar broken and the walking beam injured. MT Beckwith said that this was the first derrick that had ever fallen with him. The loss would h6 ..oout $50, but he intended to shorten the derrick, raise it again, repair his ma chinery and resume operations Friday. He has penetrated through 75 feet, most lV blue clay.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29
OXFORD

The Good Templars of Squantuck lodge cleared q little over $25 at their en- tertainment.-Mrs Henry Treat heard a noise among her chickens, one night. She armed herself with a broom and kill ed a weasel.-Clark E. Lum has visitors from New YOrk.-Died, 22d, Irene. daughter of Charles and Grace Jones aged II months. Rev Mir Morris con. ducted the services, Saturday; buried il Great Hill cemetery.-F'ive Mile Hill dis trict elected Miles Shelton committee
 the is school hoo % house I breaking about m 30 @ pane @ of glass.-Married, at TOrrington, 20th
 Miss Ella M. Lines of Oxford to Johr Griswold; they will live at Torrington
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29
Miss J. E. Gafney's School.

Record of attendance and percentage of lessons in the Middle district for the term commencing February 20, 1888 and ending June 20, l7 weeks:
 Whole number of scholars, 52; average at tendance 3i.
 First class Nellie Hubbel, 70 days, % peI cent; Mally Keane, 3S 1-2, S2; Barney Kelly
 second class Wiliie Gaffney, 70, s5; Willie Burns, 6s l-2, s4 Arthur Day, 80 80; George shepard, 70, "a; Etta Martin, 47, 15; Charlie Gay, v l-2, 70.
 Third class Francis Cannon, 6l 1-2, 75 Rich ie Reilly, 75, 75; Walter Nichols, n I-2, 70 Willie Shepard "A, 70; Robbie Cannon, 72 l-2 6S; Daniel Meyers, 25 l-2, 67; Bessie Jonas, 7S l2, 64 James Madigan, so, 5S; Patrick Me Mahon, 4l l.2, d; Julia Gay, B, 50; Patrick Madigan, so, 40,
 Fourth class: Jessie Taylor, 70 l2, 70; Buar do Sastram, 70 l-2 70; Harry Andrews, 30 l-2 70; Katie Houlihau, T5, 65; Frank Martin, 3i 65; Nellie Mccarthy, 52 l-2, 65; Mabel Morris 79 12, 6O Eli Miller, 65, 30; Curtis Morris 69 l9 40; Michael Burns, 6l l-2, 40; Thomas McCar thy, 2l, 20.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29
SnIITH BRITAIN

Mrs Henry Baldwin and two children from Ohio visit friends in town.--D. M. Mitchell made flying visit to New York city, last week.-G. II. Garfield enter tains friends from out of town.-Mrs Everett $. Platt and daughter spend a few days with her father in Southford.- Oliver Mitchell entertained his grand daughter, Miss Ollie of New York city. Mrs W. c. Jessup of New York city, Mrs c. H. Jessup, Mrs T. M. Harris and Mrs w. Harris of Bridgewater visited G. NJ. Platt, early in the week.-R. C.. Canfield and lady spent Sunday with his sister in Monroe.-Good Templar con- vention in Hotchkissville, June 27.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29
ROXBURY.

Elder Cheney of the Methodist church was with us, Sunday.-Leander Black man has been quite sick.--Sarah Arm strong has returned to c. Sanford 's.-Dr Richards and family of Danbury were visiting friends in town, last week. Will Merwin and family are at his fath- er's.-Mrs Randall has gone to Canaan to spend the Summer with her daughter, Mrs Camp.-1he Methodists had an ice cream and strawberry festival, last week Wednesday night.-Burton Hodge has returned to George Hurlburt's store.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Hawley from Cheshire, Miss Miriam Taylor from New York, Frank Whit come from St. Stephen's.-Miss May Hawley of Potsdam, N. Y., has been hired to teach the school in Whisconier for the Winter term.-At the meeting of the joint board of school visitors and se- lectmen, they advised an addition of $100 to the usual appropriation and made the following apportionment on that basis : District No. $350, No. } $500, No. $500, No. 4 $295, No. $295, No. 6 S290, No. ! $25O. No. s $l20.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29
HILLS HILL.

Arthur D. Munson had party, last week Wednesday evening D. Munson has been reelected school com mittee, A. T. White clerk.-Rev Mir Co burn of South Britain preached at 4. T. Whites, last Friday evening.-C. F. Cook has been in Kettletown.-N. G. Wakelee spent last Sunday with his par ents in Kettletown.-A. T. White has had new potatoes of his own raising.- Arvilla Stowe returned from Bridgeport last week.-John Lee went to Kent, Sat urday
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

MT F. 1T. Botsford expects to remain East through the Summer. Mrs Bots ford is with him and has been with friends in New York for time. MT Botsford has a fine residence on his La JOlla tract, 12 miles from San Diego and is as enthusiastic as ever over that gem of Southern California. San Diego has grown from less than 5000 to city of over 0,000 people and the La Jolla prop erty has been placed on the market by a syndicate and a fifth of it sold.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

The ladies prayer meeting, next Tues day afternoon, will be held at the house of Mrs Middlebrook at o'clock. These weekly meetings, inaugurated over a year and a half ago, do not decrease in interest, but have now becomex as we trust, a permanent means of grace. An are invited and,as many have been prof ited,it is earnestly hoped that many more will avail themselves of the privilege of this meeting. ''I will never forget thy precepts, for with them thou hast quick pnad me
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29
C0TTTupupv

Timothy Reynolds was married to Miss Ellen Fuller on Sunday. Monday night, the calithumpian band were out with their full number of pieces.
 Mrs E. Shelton visits friends in Hart ford.-Cyrus $. Gray and Reuben Pierce have been appointed appraisers on the estate of Bennett Lewis and F. H. Gray administrator with the will annexed.- Charles E. Hine was married, last Sun- day evening at the residence of his bride, to Miss Stella Wheeler of Zoar Bridge Our school closed, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

A Newtown doctor recently had a strange experience with patient. She had been sick for week, but opposed her husbands wish to call a doctor, dreading the expense. When the doctor finally called, she went at him with her fist doubled up and fire in her eye. sGet out, you old devil,r she screamed, "l won't take any of your poison medicine and her assault was SO fierce that she gave the pill vender no peace until she had driven him off from the premises.