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The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29
SOUTHVILLE.

Mrs $. F. Clark visits her daughter, Mrs D. J. Botsford of Trumbull and will visit her son David N. and daughter, Mrs Will Rowe, in Shelton.-Miss Hattie Ford closed her school with picnic about 40 had an enjoyable time.-Mrs David Barnum supplies the desk in the church with fresh flowers, every. Sunday morning Ut is understood that Mir Hall State secretary and II. N. Sanford vii be here next Sunday.
 Francis G., infant son of MT and Mrs H. s. Nichols of Shepaug, died, las week Wednesday, week old.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

The Pennsylvania school was closed, last week Wednesday,. The teacher, Miss Laura F. Keeler, the children and parents had an enjoyable picnic in a grove, though the heat was great.-Mrs Henry Bradley is uuch better.-Mrs Garfield and daughter, Mrs Cook of Brooklyn, visit Miss Sarah Bradley.-The grees in some places and rose in others to 1O2; some report even l05, point higher than any in this latitude can re- call.-Rev $. NJ. Keeler and wife have attended the commencement exercises at Yale university, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

w. B. Hall < Co.,, who constantly offer spec ial lots of fashionable goods to the people ot Bridgeport and vicinity much under regular prices, have recently bought two large lots ot goods at about half price, which are drawing great crowds to their store on the corner of Main and Cannon streets. Some ot the sat eenS, laces, ruch1nSS, rugs and curtains are less than halt price. They will make spec ial sale on the 2d, 3d and 9th of July; on the 4th they will be closed. We copy from the Farmer: It is said by those regarded the highest authority on such matters that the general business of Bridgeport is in an excel lent condition and, among the dry goods deal ers business since the fine weather began is unusually good. Messrs W. B. Hall & Co.,, known as the bargain hunters, commenced with a vast crowd of people waiting for the opening of the doors to examine the various lines of goods from the Boston stock ot the bankrupt importer. The silk lace, Hamburg and robe sections were especially crowded On the French satine counters are upward -ot 100 designs 1n the celebrated Williman satines, which are known to be the finest in the world and made for the Bon Marche in Paris. In the shawl, suit and jersey rooms are many genu inc bargains and throughout the house at tractive goods may be found at great saving in price.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

The special library meeting, Wednes- day evening, was called to order by the president, Prof c. $. Platt. The minutes of the last meeting, the treasurer's and librarian's reports were read and accept ed. It was voted to give an Old Folks concert for the benefit of the library July 2S, of which further notice will be given :; adjourned.-[E. F. Terrill, secretary.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29
HATTrRTowN

Miss Nettie Benedict returned home, Saturday, from visit with her sister in Danbury. She leaves. Thursday, for q visit with Dr c. A. Benedict in Bridge port.-Mrs c. D. Stillson Is at her old home in Berkshire for short time.- Chauncey Mct,arty has been hired as teacher of Huntingtown school.-Mrs Stebbins of Bethel has visited her broth CT. Ralph Bdnedict.- .--The eighth annual clamcake will take place as usual, next Wednesday, at John Stillson's Wheeler French of IIuntingtown has Levi Black man of Stepney at work on new barn
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

The flowers at the funeral of MT James German, last week, were numerous and beautiful. They were taken to Bridge port and photographed. All freight ca booses were draped in mourning, for he was universally known and liked. As many railroad men as could be spared attended the funeral.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Justice Dayton decided, last Friday, in the replevin suit of Mir l.. Morehouse against Mir George II. Botsford, collector of Zoar school district, that Mr MOre- ford seized for taxes due. Mir MOrehouse gave notice of an appeal.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Rev Mir Marsh will preach in the Meth odist church, next Sunday morning at 10 45; also in the evening at 30. Those who enjoyed the privilege of hearing Rev MT Marsh, last Sunday evening, will hardly forget his sermon from Matthew on the parable of the sower and the seed. He is in earnest and breaches as if he felt the force of the truth.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

MT Edward Troy is improving slowly at last; his sight is returning but slowly. Dr Sites has great hopes of complete re- covery.-Mr H. N. Latin is improving in all probability his hearing will be i'm paired and also his sight.-Father Me Cartan is under the weather. The intense heat prostrated him. Dr Sites was call ed; we are glad to report that Father McCartan will be out again in few days.-Mr William McDermOtt is i'm proving rapidly.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

The Sandy Hook gun club had anoth- CT shoot, Wednesday evening, but only a few members were present. The score
 Edward Taylor, l1l0ll1l11 0l01 101 1O111; I. F. Blackman, 0l lOl l0l010 70 0I0l0011l0; J. NJ. Blackman, Q l. 1000 I0l01011111110l;G George r. Taylor, ] 1l1l1100Ol00O0l; NJ. E. Terrill, OOl Ot OOOOl0000100.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Mir and Mrs Louis H. Burr and daugh- ter, Miss Annie, and Mrs Heman Burr, MT Burrs mother, arrived at the Grand Central, Saturday. Last week Thursday, they began pleasant drive from Grea Harrington to Pittsfield by easy stages, but did not find the Berkshire hills equal to old Newtown. MT Heman Burr and his son, Mr F. M. Burr, return ed to Newtown, Monday eveuing, after a their arrival
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

At the annual meeting of South Center school district. Monday evening, Mir Will liam E. Prindle was continued as clerk and Messrs Daniel G. Beers, l.. B. Lake and Patrick Kelley were chosen commit tee. The hiring of teacher was left with the first committee.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Bishop Williams has notified the rec tor that he proposes, God willing, to visit Trinity prrish this year for contir- nation on Sunday morning, the l6th of September.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29
CIRCULATION,

Frankie, youngest son of Mir Ambrose Blackman, who has suffered several weeks with lung fever, is still seriously ill. Dr E. M. Smith attends him.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

DISTRICT OF NEWTOWN,s ,ss. Probate Court, It June 2S, 1888.
 Estate ot JOHN A. SANFORD, late of New town, in said district, deceased.
 The administrator having represented the estate insolvent therefore,
 ORDERED-That Commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the creditors ot said estate be appointed at the Probate Office in Newtown on the 2d day of July, 1885, at ? o'clock, afternoon, and this court directs the administrator to give public notice to all persons interested in said estate to appear, ii heard relative to said appointment, by pub fishing copy of this order in the Newtowr BEE one time and return make to this court of the notice given. Attest, WILLIAM j. REECHER. Lulge.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Mir E. J. Hall Of Sandy Hook has as cheap tinware as can be fouud, if cheap tin is what you want, but he has also the best lines of tin goods, besides ice cream freezers, refrigera- tors and oil stoves.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29
DIsTRICT OF NEwTowN,s ,ss Probate Co1

nISTRICT OF NEWTOWN,ss ,ss Probate Court, u June 2S, 1888.
 Estate of JAMES G. IVES, an assigning debtor of Newtown in said district.
 The Trustee having exhibited his trustee account with said estate to this Court for al. lowance, it is
 ORDERED-That the 9th day of July, 1Sss at ? o'clock in the afternoon, at the Probate Office in Newtown, be, and the same is assign ed for a hearing on the allowance Of said trustee account with said estate, and this court directs the trustee to cite all persons interested therein, to appear al said time and place, by publishing this order in some newspaper having circulation il said district and by posting copy on the pub | lie sign post in the town of Newtown, where | the deceased last dwelt. Attest, | WILLIAM T. RFECHFR .Ju9oe.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

The ways of cheapening piano with out detection are more numerous than the purchaser realizes. Buy the Mathu- shek made upon honor. On sale at the Treat & Shepard Co.'S.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Lee Brothers, the mammoth furniture ant carpet dealers of 4S9 Main street, Bridgeport have one of the finest lighted stores in tn, city. They carry chidrens carriages and re frioeratorS also
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Mrs E. F. Glover and daughters, Misses Mamie and Josie, arrived from New Or leans, Monday and are at Mir Norman Glover's.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Mir Frederick F. Johnson is home from St. Stephens college and brought MT Clarence Idle of Providence with him.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Parties having money to invest and those who have funds invested at a low rate of in terest will do well to call on F. J. Lockwood's broker office, No. 3 United Bank Building, Bridgeport, Conn. MT Lockwood represents one of the largest and strongest investment companies in the business.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

There was pleasant gathering of schoOlmates at the residence of Miss An nie Troy, Tuesday afternoon, under the auspices of Misses Mamie Harrigan, An nie Troy, Maggie Lynch and Katie Keat-
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Lewis X Coof Fairfield avenue, Bridgeport can always be relied on or the best in thei line and at the right prices. They offer unex ceptional bargains in every department.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Saturday was the hottest day in years ; los degrees at Mir Minott Augur's market and 10i in the shade of Warner & Clark's stoop.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

The drought of Summer was relieved by gentle shower Sunday night, allevi- ated by Tuesdays thunder shower and put to rout by Thursdays storm.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Farmers have learned that c. W. Hawley' $ new store, AT Main street, Bridgeport, is headquarters for all kinds of agricultural i'm pIements and farm tools. Agent for the Gibbs chilled blow.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Look at the bargains in hosiery at E. F. Hawley's; children's double knee stockings.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

The Grand Central honored the parade of the firemen, Monday evening, with q display of fireworks.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

The St Rose drum corps will give their first annual picnic at St Rose grove on July and, judging from the active and extensive prepa- ratiOns of the members, it promises to be a have established reputation for themselves of giving the boss times of any organization in town and are sparing no time or expense They deserve encouragement. All who favor them with their patronage can rest assured that they will receive polite and courteous treatment. They intend to have all kinds of sports for prizes, sack races, running races and tugs of war, which will amply re pay you to witness. All are cordially invited to attend The committee of arrangements are Francis A. McGran, Thomas P. Keating William c. Corbett, simon J. Kelly, Martin H Corbett, Frank w. Kilbride.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

c. H. Bennett, the wideawake shoe mer- chant of 339 Main street, Bridgeport, is giving special inducements to economical buyers on footwear. He has an endless display Of low shoes for the hot weather, goods which are stylish, durable and comfortable, at prices which make them move. His advertisement in another column will prove interesting tc those who wear boots, shoes, etc.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Mrs R. $. Blackman of IIawleyville is taking western trip and will visit her daughter, Mrs James Leverich at Sparta, Wis
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Miss Maggie Farrell has given up dressmaking and closed her room in the post office building.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

The floral display at Trinity, Sunday, excelled any previous effort in quantity and beautiful effect. The pulpit and communion rail were one mass of laurel, with peonies here and there interspersed ; the font was filled with ferns and solid bank of roses back of the altar. Misses Maggie Leonard and Tanie Sanford had charge of the decorations and deserve many thanks and much praise for the ad- mirable manner in which it was done.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

The Italian who stabbed one of his fel- lows on the new railroad, at NJ. J. Nal lett's old home, was brought to the New town lock-up. Dr Stevens of Monroe tried him and he settled for S33.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Now is the time to buy straw hats cheap, a E. F. Hawley has just reduced prices mor' than ever. He is selling 15c hats for DC, 75 hats for 25c and all others in proportion.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

D. G. Beers X Co. have supplied Mir W. II. Prindle with one of the Bradley handy wagons for which Mir II. II. Peck Is agent.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

An unusually fine display of flags for the Fourth is shown by the Copeland Bros. Co They are also showing a large assortment o1 political campaign handkerchiefs suitable fol both Republicans and Democrats
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Miss Ruth Bradley of New Haven ii visiting Miss Grace Judson.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Mir Henry l.. Edwards is off duty for three weeks and Mir James Coles fills his place as shipping clerk at the Hawley- Yille station.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Headquarters for having tools of all kinds at bottom prices is at E. F. Hawley's; also stock of Buckeye and Walter A. Wood ma chine knives, section guards, etc.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Wells X French say that they are the only manufacturers of riding saddles in westerI Connecticut and they propose to sell large stock for Fourth of July and campaign use.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

The Republicans nominate Harrison and Morton as presidential candidates to run against Cleveland and Thurman.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Buy only the best hams (the Park City,, ev cry one warranted by H. $. Blackman at only IA I-2c per pound
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Jo, who formerly worked for Rudolph Is now at work for MT C. B. sherman.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Turner & Reads dramatic and comedy company have held the stage at the Town Hall this week.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Mrs II. $. Peck and son Burton of Chi cago are in Waterbury.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Lake George chose MrJ. N. Lake com mittee, Mir J. A. Turner clerk.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

E. F. Hawley takes the lead in fancy cakes, crackers and candies fresh every week.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Mrs George R. Couch is guest of her son, Mir l.. C. Morris.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Danbury beat the Glen club at base ball, 10 to l2.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Boys, buy your fire crackers, torpedoes, etc, early before our stock is all gone. Don't wait till the Fourth, store will be clos ed on that day.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Town Clerk D. A. Nichols of Monroe carrie as fine a line of insurance companies cal hp
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Mir F. Gannan is painting his house the last coat Is to be red.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Look at the bargains in canvass and tenni shoes at E. F.-Hawleys.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

The Danbury One Price Clothing Co. hay sold out one stock of goods, this season am now have a fresh lot.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Considerable hay was caught out in the storm, for the having season had just begun.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Downer & Edwards have a fine line of fur niture and carpets worth anyone's inspection
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Paint your wagons with Raymond's read, mixed carriage colors, all ready for use, fo sale by H. s. Blackman.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Rev II. l.. Slack of Bethel occupied the Congregational pulpit, Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Mrs Aaron Sanford and Willie Procter returned here, Tuesday night.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

H. $. Blackman has fine stock of fireworl< which he is selling at very low figures.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Mir Lev Hull, Yale 80, was guest ovel Sunday of Mir II. $. Nichols.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

One of Dr E. NJ. Smiths horses was cut on the leg by barb wire.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Miss Minnie Bronson is with Ansonia friends.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

MT II. II. Peck has already sold two of the Bradley mowers and rake, this season.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Mir Ira Wildman of Taunton lost d COW, Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Storey X Roy of 342 Main street, Bridgeport Boston store, are always alert to find the beS for their customers and their ad tells the stO ry Ot quality and prices.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29
FLAGS

For the glorious Fourth are what everybody will want. We have therefore taken the agen cy for one of the largest manufacturers of the best sewed bunting Flags. Our prices will b, very low, all sizes in stock.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29
Picnic.

Don't fail to look at the bargains in Stra hasts at F. F. Hawley's; prices reduced half.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

W. r. Tousey t& Son of Long Hill want ope ators on gents fine underwear.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Rev !. F. Hoyt will hold service in the Dodgingtown school house,next Sunday afternoon at ! o'clock.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29
WHOLESALE WAREROOMS
 594 Broadway, New York.

Remember E. F. Hawley's store will be clos ed all day on Fourth of July, not open til noon formerly.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

Notice is herein given that William Platt' oval quarter mile drive is open to the public
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29
SUMMER FLANNELS.

Flannels are not perhaps uppermost in the public mind at this moment, but when we an nounce that we have got a lot of PLAID AND STRIPED WASH FLANNELS (suitable for Seashore and Summer Resort Suitngs, also Children's wear) which are selling to-day for ONE-HALF THEIR VALUE, they will form an attraction.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

If sam Harris's queries don't hit you square ly, it won't be their fault. Look them up.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

The sign of the Hub is familiar to the BEE readers, for it symbolizeS the best in the clothing line to be found in Bridgeport and al prices that make the wallet smile
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29
SURAH SILKS.

Ten thread goods, well worth and rapid sellers at $l 75, but we only ask $l 25 per yard for 10 pieces. Our Surah sale, last week, was a big one; this is inst as much q bargain.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29

are the items that keep our stock busy just now. Prices have great deal to do with it; you will think when you hear them quoted by our clerks.
The Newtown bee., 1888-06-29
FANS,
LACE MITTS & PARASOLs

that at once show the pure Japanese s quaint shapes and color mixtures, from
 plain fiat at 5c to the gauzy silk and satin
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-06-14
EAST MONROE.

June lltn, 1888.
Miss Minnie Holmes is visiting at
Wilmington.
Mrs. Joseph Worthington and Mrs.
Webster Reeder, of Washington @. H.,
were visiting their parents, Rev. Reed
and wife, on Sunday.
The S. of I. enjoyed ice cream and
cake on Saturday evening.
Mr.. s. B. Reese gave delightful fete
at Silver Lake on Saturday evening. A
good crowd were in attendance and re-
freshments were served in modern style.
The boating was also magnificent.
Children's Day has come and gone.
The exercises at the M. L. Church were
all that could be desired. The house
was comfortably filed and q lengthy
program was executed. For the cele-
bration Of that day Monroe is at the
head for success.
A little daughter Of Mr.. ard Mrs. M.
A. Waugh has been severely i'll for sew.
eral days.
Mrs. Lydia Dean has returned from
an extended visit with her sons family
at Hillsboro.
Mr.. John Littler, of New Vienns,i ia the
guest OF relatives here.
Quite number from this place at.
tended the commencement at Leesburg
on Thursday evening and returned high
ly pleased with their trip.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-06-14
SINKING SPRING.

June 11th, 1888.
Some OF the most beautiful banners
and flags ever brought to our village
decorated the stores and some of the
private residences on the 30th, and most
of them will be preserved with care tc
hang out again on the occasion of the
great Republican victory this fall, not
withstanding Cleveland and the "Old
Roman"
The Latonia House furnished supper
to over AZ guests on the evening of Dec
oration Day.
Mr.. Shoemaker will teach in the But
Ter district the coming fall and winter
He has taught here for several years
and some OF his pupils have commenced
teaching. The good wishes of pupils
and friends attend him in his new fielt
of labor.
Miss BERTHE Maddox, of Winchester
is visiting her aunt, Mrs. ]. N. Gall.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Copeland, of Balm
bridge, and Mr.. Arthur, of Hillsboro
spent Thursday night with Mr.. and Mrs
G. G. Hampstead. Mr.. and Mrs. Cope
land left Friday evening for Locust
Grove and Rardon.
Misses Mary Allison and Blanche Bel.
lison are preparing to attend the six
weeks normal school at Hillsboro. Miss
Bellison is engaged to teach the pri.
mary room in our school the coming
winter.
Mrs. Damaris Hampstead had sud.
den attack of heart trouble Sunday, but
is now improving.
Mrs. Knox, who has been confined to
her house since Decoration Day, is con.
valescing.
The S. OF V. and G. A. r. are making
active preparations to attend the county
reunion at Hillsboro on the Fourth OF
July.
A number of our young folks attended
the festival at Carmel Saturday night
and pronounce the ice cream and straw
berries excellent.
Mr.. Jack Butler was elected last week
by the Republicans to the Office Of
Squire to fill the vacancy left by the re-
moval Of Squire Powell. Mr.. Peter
Courtright was his opponent on the
Democratic side.
Sinking Spring Sunday school is max.
ing an effort to purchase new organ
and has over $50 subscribed.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-06-14
LYNCHBURa.
June 10Th, 1888

June 18th, 1888.
Mr.. T. I. Fulton left on Thursday on
a short trip to Philadelphia. A letter
received from him on Monday stated
that he was in Washington d. G. taking
in the sights.
w. r. Gaddis is on short trip to the
Indian Territory to look after his cattle
interests.
VIM. Clark and wife OF New Vienna,
were visiting friends here on Thursday.
John Berry and wife were visiting DR..
Berry at PEBBLES last week.
Work on the new parsonage is pro-
crossing rapidly.
The contractors have commenced work
on the abutments for the new bridge
over Turtle Creek.
I. p. Morrow drained his fish pond
last Wednesday. He sold eleven hun
dred small fish to persons who were
stocking their ponds with fish.
F. Sanderson and wife, of Wilmington,
were the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Webster last week.
Mr.. Randall, of West Elton. was the
guest of his brother-in.law, ]. M. Hola.
day, last week.
g. 8. Pucket and wife, Of Camden,
were visiting relatives in this neighbor-
hood the past week.
Mrs. ]. A. Shannon spent last week at
her parental home. Mr.. Shannon came
down on Saturday to accompany her
home.
A horse belonging to a Mr.. Quigley
took fright near the covered bridge last
Saturday and dumped the occupants oil
the buggy to which it was hitched and
came into town in very hurried man.
ner. 1t was checked while trying to run
into Bayless' store.
John Kennedy, one of the oldest and
most respected of our citizens, died Sun.
day evening about six o'clock at the
residence of his son.in-law, Dan McC Cam,
He was born in Maryland November
10th, 1915, and was ~ years, 9 months
and "a days. Funeral to-day at the
house.
@. R. Kennedy, of Springfield, and
Wesley Kennedy, Of Xenia, were called
here by the news Of the death Of their
father.
The lot for the new school.house was
surveyed Monday. It contains about
three acres.
Pearl street has been extended past
the site for the new school building
Mr.. G. Bayless will lay of number oi
lots east of the new school.house site
This is one of the most desirable loca
ton for residences in town.