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The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Next week Saturday evening, July 2S, is the time appointed for the concert, which is given for the benefit of the New town library. The program now being prepared is fine one and will be enjoy able. Mir l.. H. Burr, artist, and broth CT, Mir F. M. Burr of New York, guests at the Grand Central house, will superin- tend the first half of the evenings enter tainment. This will be living pictures, in costumes representing characters from almost every nation. 4 short descript- i've sketch of the characters will be read with each picture, from the poems i'll which the characters appear. It will be not only entertaining, but instructive and this part of the evenings program alone will be worth the price of admis- sion. The Messrs Burr kindly give the benefit of their artistic talent and their extended travels abroad and few are cap able of making such realistic display. Some parts of the costumes were brought by them from distant countries.
 The Old Folks concert, which will oc- cupy Ine ldst Hull ol bhC cFChLiS' Vii represent Newtown people as they were 15O years ago. The costumes, with few exceptions, are those worn by our fore fathers and will carry us back, for the evening at least, to the youth of our an cestors of ssye olden time." All people
 old and young, will be interested to SC. and hear them, we are sure and, thougi
 the program is in part the same as givel
 last Winter, enough changes have beer
 made to render it attractive, even to thos' who were present before. Some fin singers from out of town will assist Tickets will be for sale at the librar. l reading room, on Tuesday and Saturda,,
 of next week and at Mir k. F. Hawley'
 store all through the week. General ad
 mission 15c; reserved seats 35c; chile l ren, 15c.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20
HATTERTOwN.

Miss Cora Blackman of Bridgeport is with the family of William Fisher for an indefinite time.
 Ava Parmelee of Danbury Sundayed with his brother, J. B. Parmelee.
 Mrs William Hubbell and son Carlton of Newtown are with her mother, Mrs Frisco.
 George Northrop and family of Bridge port board with the family of Charles Benedict during the Summer months. Mrs Agur Edwards of Danbury is guest of Ralph Benedict.
 Dr c. A. Benedict of Bridgeport, ac- companied by her favorite 9Polly," is taking her annual vacation, spending a week with her brother Charles Benedict at her old home in this place. She in. tends visiting relatives in Bethel and Danbury before returning to Bridgeport Died, Monday morning, July l6 George Payne, aged 70 years. Funera | Tuesday. Rev D. G. Lawson of Stepney officiating. Interment in Huntingtowr l cemetery. Mir Payne had been ill poo health for some time, but death was prin cipally caused by the bursting of q bloot
 vessel. He leaves wife and five child
 ren to mourn his loss. He was good
 honest, kind hearted neighbOr, alway ready to lend helping hand. He wa
 we'll liked by everybody; we believe Il had not an enemy in the world. Jesse Lewis caught a six-pOnnd ee Tuesday, in the little water left in Gi
 bert's pond.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20
Newtown's Harvest.

Newtown was never SO prosperous as a Summer resort as in this year of grace 1888. It Is but what is to be expected with such hotel proprietors as Mine Hosts Houlihan of the Grand Central and Leonard of Dicks, who are rivals without becoming enemies. Both have ali the business that they can accommo- date. MI Leonard has rooms for guests In six houses outside of his hotel and for the first time, the Grand Central, which has more rooms than Dicks, has had to secure rooms elsewhere, at Messrs c. Il. Peck's and John G. Gays. Mir Houlihan has registered c. K. Doty of New York |. II. McElroy, wife, three children and nurse; w. F. Gilbert, the New Haven coal dealer, wife and daughter; Dr E A. Lewis of Brooklyn; F.. T. Wells, A l.. Traegar of New Haven; MT and Mir Frank Kingsley and A. B. Underwood Q the Farmer of Bridgeport. Houlihal has refused many applicants for board as his accommodations are full. MT " I. Dick entertained Dr Sidney Bisho and family of Bridgeport and is board ing M. Pepdergrast and family of Ne' Haven. Among the recent arrivals q Dicks are Mrs A. IIawley and two chile ren and c. E. Bibbins of Bridgeport an
 Wlllan, Wakc,i,an of New York.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20
Andrew J. Peck's Estate.

The auction at the home of the mur- dered Andrew J. Peck, Saturday, drew a crowd and Deputy Sheriff w. H. Glover, the administrator, was able to dispose of the personal property at a round figure. 1t sold for about ss375, though appraised at only about $500. The Peck estate, like that of many other men after their death, has shrunk from the figures pop ularly placed upon it and inventories hardly $60O0 Mrs Peck and daughter, Mrs Shuart, are in possession of the prem ises. though there will be lively fight on the part of Peck's other relatives to get possession of his property. Dr B. Judson Peck, nephew, has given notice l that. as heir of Judson Peck, Andrew J's father, he demands $2O,0O0 for money claimed to have been stolen by Andrew. Dr Peck was disposed to figure at first l as an heir of the estate, but the fact O1 Peck's marriage and that he is Mrs Shu arts father, facts which other member: of the family would like to disprove, i possible, seem to be legally established Jennie Lockwood, the woman at tn house when Peck was shot, has clain of $S a week for services during the | months that she lived with Peck. Tn claims against the estate and the lega fees that they will entail will probabl ilcK the HlufucIeu illdH posScSSioHS u
 in short order. Detectives Esten an
 Frank were at the Grand Central, ovt
 Sunday. It is said that they believe
 Rudolph's guilt and are working up tl
 clues that shall be presented only
 court. There is q growing popular SC
 timent in Rudolph's favor, however, f
 the public generally believes tha
 though bitter enough with his tongue, was not bloodthirsty enough to attem
 murder,
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

The house which Mir F. l.. Ronalds is building on Ronalds Peak is more of q castle than house. It is not only of stone. but will have concrete or tiled floors. two central walls being carried up through the main house, no feet long from east to west, from which three arches will spring north and south, mak- ing solid stone foundation for the floor of the second story and making three railways, each no feet long, on the first floor. A single arch will span each wing | in thu same manner. Mir J. ". Larry now has 20 masons at work and will pu, ! on four stone cutters. The walls are III l 10 feet at the corners and they show very fine work The artesian well is now driving down through solid rock.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

The garden party on the lawn south of Dicks hotel promises to be, fthe weatE- CT favors, one of the notable events of q lively season. This week Saturday, 2lst, Is set for the affair, for which the Wheel CT & Wilson orchestra will furnish mu- sic. The children will be given the grounds from to P m, their elders taking possession at D m.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Mir T. Kimln of New Milford has had Messrs Logan and Murphy at work com pleting the repairs on Mir J. A. Black mans house. The west addition 1Sx26 feet has furnished room for dining room and kitchen on the first floor, with pleas ant chambers above and piazza 26 feet long extends along the south front of the house. Beck & Son laid on the walls, which have the finest kind of finish.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

On Wednesday of last week, Mir and Mrs Edward Taylor celebrated the 29th anniversary of their marriage. The oc- casion was remembered by a clam bake, which was participated in by many of the numerous friends of the so long and happily welded pair. Mrs Taylor show ed more than her usual cheerfulness, as she was the recipient of a basket of fruit from Mir Englert, which was considered by every one who saw it very beautiful for the season. Messrs M. Englert, S F. Glover, Clark, Harper, O'Hara, Ter. Till, Bull, Bostwick, Bassett and Dl Sites were among those who shared il the festivities.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20
BROoKFIELD.

Mr and Mrs Henry Clarke and brother Charles have been visiting Mrs Henry Peck.
 Mrs David B. Booth of Danbury spent, last Friday with Mrs Benjamin Griffen.
 Services will be held in the Town Hall Sunday, during the repairs on the church.
 Miss Minnie Somers is in New Haven.
 Miss Emma Kellogg entertains Miss Locke of New York.
 Mrs Eliud Taylor lies dangerously ill.
 Mrs Bennett of Milford was guest, last week. of Mir and Mrs F. A. Bennett.
 Mrs Norton of Winsted spends the Summer with her sister, Mrs Needham. Mrs J. c. Northrop of Johnstown, N. r., has visited her father, A. Northrop.
 Miss Sarah Jones has spent few weeks with out of town friends. Mrs D. G, Beers of New Milford and daughter, Mrs Dr Randall of Birming- ham, have visited MT and Mrs Henry S. Beers, last week; MT and Mrs l.. F. Gid- dings of New Milford, over Sunday. Arnold Smith of Bridgeport has visited James Giddings for two weeks.
 MT and Mrs F. A. Bennett entertained l friends and relatives, last week. 1 Miss Alice Hamlin entertains her sister l from Bridgeport.
 Miss Lulu Aclzley and sister of Brook lyn spend their vacation with Mrs Adams at the Elwood home. Miss Clara B. Wildman visits the FL more house in Kent, guest of the land lords wife.
 c. Wooden of Danbury spent Sunday in town.
 Mrs Levi Terrell of Nebraska spends the week with her cousin, Mrs c. D. II Kellogg.
 Earl Stevens of West Cornwall began work for the shear company, Monday Earl understands his business. I Mrs Levi Terrill of Missouri was guest of Mrs Frank Hawley, last week. | Dwight Camp is committee in the Cen ter district and has hired Howard Mans field for teacher; Will Beers, committe ill Obtlise, has hired Miss Ada Bailey Julius Blakeman, in East Iron Works hired John Thornhill; MT Campbell, il , West Iron Works, hired Mr Wilson 0 New Milford; Long Meadow has faile' to elect officers and will apply to tn Board.
 Dr Thornton was guest of John N Hawley, Sunday.
 Repairs in the Congregational churcl began, Wednesday. Frank Pinl<ney doe the carpenter work.
 Frank Hawley improved two weeks vacation in the hay field.
 Rev A. c. Pierce will exchange, Sur day, with Rev Mir Morrow of Danbury
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20
Fearless Threshing Machine.

We call tho attention of farmers and threshcr-
 men to the advertisement of the celebrated Fearless Threshing Machine. elsewhere in this paper. Unparalleled honors have been bestowed upon this machine, at fairs and exhibitions. State. National and Intcrnatona and If universal victory at tria!s Is evidence Of superiority then most assurcdiy was an ex- President of the New York State Agricultural Society correct, in saying of the Harder Machines. "thcy are the best ever made" And. as equally good and reliable testimony has been borne times without number. persons designing to purchase vii: do well 10 consult the manufacturer of the yras .rys, NIbnfy nailci cuusyss'H.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Mrs Ann Matthews, who has been sick for several months at the home of her daughter, Mrs P. Cannon, died, last week, in Bridgeport, at the home of another daughter, Mrs Joseph Gaines. Mrs Matthews, who was 5G years old, was brought here for burial.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Monday morning, the elevator at Rub- Der Factory No. dropped three stories
 with MT Patrick Curtin, who was taking load of rubber into the attic, and the
 elevator boy, John F. Keane. Mir Cur tin was pitched off headlong, cutting a
 bad gash over his left eye and breaking two bones in his wrist. The boy held on ard was not hurt. It was q fortunate accident, as it happened early in the morning. Dr Sites was called and dress ed the wounds of Mir Curtin; he had to take three stitches in the cut over the
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Mir Robert l.. Lake is home to help his mother, Mrs Charles Robertson, through having. Master c. Elmer Dibble of New Haven is spending his vacation with his aunt, Mrs Robertson and his father, MT s. E. Dibble, made him flying call, last Friday.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

D. G. Beers X Co. reach the climax of ther canopy top business about the Fourth. Business has not been much different from last year. The number ot canopies shipped has been less, but the goods have been of better quality, equal izing the volume of business. The rigid top canopy is rivalling the folding top in favor. The company do considerable To- cal business in wagons, carriages, etc., taken in exchange for canopies.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Newtown still retains it's popularity and several wealthy families have chos- en this spot in preference to the towns further up the road. James H. McEl- roy, of the firm of Griffin & McElroy of this city, and family are stopping at the Grand Central.-[ Bridgeport Farmer.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Assistant Superintendent Campbell has been busy at the New York Betting x Packing Co.'S works, this week, finishing and shipping one of the largest pieces of hose made there. This hose is lS-inch, corrugated, smooth bore, suction hose, l2 feet long and intended for dredging pur- poses in New York harbor. The coup Iings on either end of the hose weighed .fnQQ mounds.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

The total number of soc tickets sold on the heifer rallied for the benefit of Mrs Martin Lynch and children, the family of the man who lost his life on Botsford hill in the blizzard, was 7s7, of which MT F. Carroll sold 532 and MT James McMa- hon, Jr, 255. Mir Carroll has notified Mir l.. B. Booth that his ticket drew the prize.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

A jolly party made up of Mrs Beebe, Miss Evelyn Bradley, Miss Flossie Bee be and Miss Agnes Peabody of Bridge port, Miss Stella Nichols of Newtown and Miss Mamie Lamb of Waterbury are at Palenville, CatslSill Mountains.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Mrs Mary E. Higgins of New York, mother of Mrs Frank Littlefield, with whom she visited Newtown, last season, died at New York, last Friday. Messrs Heman Burr and two sons, Messrs l.. H. and F. NJ. and Mrs l.. II. Burr attended the funeral services at New York.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Mir Eugene J. Egan, foreman of belt room in the works of the New Jersey car spring and rubber belting company at Jersey City, burned his left hand se- verely by throwing can of ignited nap tha from the window, thus preventing what might have been serious confiag- ration. He was at home last Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20
CIRCULATION.

Miss J. Ann Nichols recently had a serious fall down the cellar stairs, but mcrcifully escaped broken bones, though bruised and shaken up.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Mir Chamberlain was injured by fire works on the Fourth and nearly lost an eye. At last accounts, he was suffering but hopeful that he would retain the sight.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

When you want, as everybody does, . good cup of coffee, try K. F. Hawley's we'll known Old Dutch Java coffee, fresh roasted every week; also remember he is selling a pure Java coffee for BOG.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Full tone, easy action, handsome cases, great endurance, best materials, finest workmanship; all features of the Math- ushek piano. Sold by the Treat & Shep- ard Co
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

It Is said that Eli Carley is to give up his position as foreman on the Botsford end of the Derby extension, as he is not willing to work Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

NJ OTICE.-There will be a meeting of the IN Democratic party at the Town Hall, New town, Friday, July 2S, 1888, at 30 o'clock F. M for the purpose of organizing a Cleveland and Thurman Campaign Club. All indepen dent persons in favor of honest government for and by the people and tariff reform arc respectfully invited to attend.-lTHOMAs BRADLEY Chairman Town Committee, New town, July I9, 1888.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Messrs w. B. Hall < Co, whose handsome delivery wagon followed by two floats, on the tention, are known in Bridgeport as the bar gain hunters. A short time ago, they placed on sale two bankrupt stocks which filled their store with eager buyers for many days. They have now bought another stock, which con. sists of Surah silks, moire silks, sateens and laees, all of which will go at less than half the wholesale cost. In addition to this, they com mence their July sale of remnants and part pieces which have accumulated during their l rushing season. In the basement, they also commence sale of Wilton, Smyrna, Punjaub and Japanese rugs large commission house has placed in their hands.--[ Exchange.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Mir M. Englert and son Henry, Mrs Ehre and two children, Mir Klein and daughter arrived at Landlord Taylor's ill the Hook, Wednesday.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

MT Frank X. Mallett has drawn otfthe water of his South Center pond and is building a new dam.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Col l.. J. Wright has been awarded the contract to build the Bound Brook, N. J., water works, and will commence work immediately.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Miss Minnie Dubois of Brooklyn is on her annual visit in Sandy Hook, guest of Mir H. l.. Wheeler's family.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

The Glen base ball club and the Snow flakes, a picked nine from the Rubber, played game of ball, Saturday after noon, resulting ill favor of the Glen, to
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

The rain of Thursday ended a drought that was becoming almost uncomfortable. Wells were dry, roads a line of dust and crops suffering until the gracious show CTS of Thursday.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

MT Martin F. Houlihan injured his right hand seriously, last week, cake of ice falling on 1t.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

There will be no service in the Metho- dist church, next Sunday evening; ser vice in the morning and Sunday school 1 as usual
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Rev and Mrs H. l.. Wheeler anticipate spending next Sunday with their former pastor, Rev c. s. Dikeman, at Zion's Hill, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Mir Joseph Turner of Lake George had a COW killed by the Shepaug train, Sat day night and another slightly injured.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Remember the examination of teach- CTS by the School Board at the Academy on Saturday, 2lst, 9 a m.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

MT George NJ. Futile, son of Bishop futile and graduate of Columbia col leoe. is guest at MT E.9Ia. Johnson's.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Miss Lila Warner has been engaged for Head of the Meadow school; Mir A. l.. Peck is committee.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Mir Michael. Bradley is committee in Hanover district; Mrs l.. A. Baldwin has been hired as teacher.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

MT Ed. Troy did not lose the sight of his eye; at last Ed. can be seen without a binder and has entirely recovered. Dr Sites discharged him, last week, as cured.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Mrs D. c. Peck and Cora are ill Bridge port, where the latter is under treatment. Miss Ada Peck returned home, Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Mrs Bates and daughter of Bridgeport have been guests at Mir A. W. Peck's Elmshade.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Mrs McMahon and child of New York are guests of Mir John Blake of Walnut Tree Hill
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Miss Hattie c. Nichols was happily surprised, Saturday, by the arrival of n fine toned Fisher piano.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Mir Canning, with Sam Harris, Dam bury's energetic clothier, made the BEE a pleasant call, Tuesday.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Misses Fannie and Sadie Meeker of Bridgeport visit Miss Maud H. Blackman in the Glen.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Remember k. F. Hawley sells the best hay salt for 90c sack; also the celebrated Higgings Eureka dairy salt in p and 75c sacks, the best in the world.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Mir William McDermott is improving at the home of his brother John, where he was removed, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

The sale of tickets for the Old Folks concert will begin Saturday, July 21. Charts can be found at the stores of Warner & Clark and k. F. Hawley and at the library room.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Dr Stites's children, Miss Estella and Joseph A., Jr, are spending vacation witt the doctor
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Bridget, daughter of Mir Daniel Blake, has gone to work in the Berkshire fac tory of $. Curtis S Son.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Mrs Hartshorne is with her daughter,
 Mrs w. H. Fairchild.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Conductor T. J. Bartley takes Conduc- tor G. s. Colts place while the latter rusticates in the White Mountains.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Misses Maggie Farrell and Mary Room ey have gone to New York.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Miss Florence Peck of Chicago has wis ited her grandparents at pleasant Apple dore.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Jones' Keane X Co.,, though new in tho clothing field, have already secured a hold or public confidence and now announce a mid Summer clearing sale, whose prices mus open all eyes. Look up the big ad. on th' BEES third page!
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Foster, Besse X Co, wholesale and retai clothiers of 317 Main street, Bridgeport, offe Summer clothing 10 attractive lines, of whicl their large advertisement on the second pag gives the particulars.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Miss NJ. c. Morgan. Mir Edward II. Nash of Westport recently visited them.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Dr Sites recently oyerated on bad finger which Mir John Madigan of the Glen bruised in the shop.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Mrs E. l.. Beard of Cambridge, Mass, was with her parents, Mir and Mrs F. H. Skidmorc, over Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

A son of Mir Patrick Ready was bitten by large spider, making it necessary to call Dr Sites.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Miss Louise Humphrey of Westfeld is guest of her cousin, Miss Hattie NJ. Northrop.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

St. Johns parish and Sunday school are going to Parlor Rock on a basket pie nic.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Father Michael McCartan has been taking the census of St. Rose parish.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Mrs Charles Lamb and two children are guests at Mir E. l.. Johnson's Brook lawn.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

MT Robert and Miss Edith Barnum O Danbury are guests at Elmshade.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

A more favorable opportunity to purchase seasonable dry goods or millinery has never been afforded than the great July clearing sale now in progress at the Copeland Bros
 Co. Carrying an enormous stock of Summer goods which they are determined to close out ill the shortest time possible, reductions to an unusual extent have been made in all
 departments. Tn millinery, the entire stock has been included in one sweeping reduction
 every article genuine bargain, Never wal such 8 chance to buy carpets cheap as now
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

The balance of Spring Suits left over at the Oak Hall Clothing House will be sold during the remainder of the month up to July B at slaughtering prices. Active preparations for an expected Fall stock have decided the pro- prietyr to make this the Red Ticket sale of the season.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20
The Old Folks Concert.

Mir E. J. Morris of Zoar is sick; D1 Sites was called.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Would use Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. It is curing more cases of Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Group and all Throat and Lung troubles than any other medicine. The proprietor has authorized any druggist to give you a sample bottle free to convince you of the merit of this great reme- dY. Large bottles 50e. and $l.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

port have spent q few days with MT Charles B. Nichols.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Choice oranges, bananas, berries, cocoanuts etc, constantly on hand at E. F. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

The Hawleyville hat shop, which has been at work for six weeks on samples, began work, Monday, on an order.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Mrs Bridget Heating has shingled her house in South Center.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Mir William Ackley and aged mother went to New York, Wednesday.
The Newtown bee., 1888-07-20

Dr F. NJ. Smith attended an excursion of the Bridgeport doctors, last week.