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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-08-23
Cheap.

Satinet OF our own make, 90 cents per
yard. Us. ELLTFRITz Il Co.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-08-23
Harw0od Sunday School Celebration,
Saturday, September 1st, 1888.

The sale OF privileges for refreshments
will be at Harwood Saturday, August
25th, 1888, at o'clock p. m.
F. o. PULSE,
NEM CnANEY,
Committee.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-08-23

FoR RrxT--Store room. Apply TO
Mrs. E. L. Shriver.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-08-23

Miss Nellie Nelson is visiting relatives
in New Carlisle, Ohio.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-08-23
Highest market price paid for good
wheat at Model City Mills.
EVANS 4 INQUIRE.

Miss Gusts Leber is visiting relatives
in Columbus.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-08-23

Fine perfume at Garrett Bros in any
quantity.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-08-23

We pay 75 cents for choice milling
Whoat. JIM. BOYD \ co.
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''The lights are fed,
The garlantla dead"

But the teachers of this county will re-
member this Institute as one conducive
to happy memories, and to the officers
and instructors, collectively and sepa-
rately, they owe their deepest gratitude
for the skillful manner in which the
Institute was conducted and the enthus-
iasm displayed by everyone employed.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-08-23

Every teacher is enthusiastic in his
praises OF this Institute in the manner
in which it is conducted and the energy
of the instructors. Three lonesome
queries, that had been awaiting release.
ment, were now read, and had the dual
merit OF being both instructive and
amusing. The assembly now adjourned
to meet Friday at 0. a. IN.
FRIDAY.
Friday morning was ushered in with
lcaden-hued skies, which lost their som.
Der tintings, rs tho sun climbed toward
the zenith.
Promptly at 8 a. m. the Institute open.
ed, Prof. Ferguson reading the bible les.
son, and all joined in singing, ~ Love
to Tell the Story" Supplication was
then offered and all repeated the Lords
prayer. Before proceeding to the regu
lar lessons of the day, the President ap
pointed a committee to draft resolutions
OF respect. While the chart was being
arranged, a noise not like that of sup
pressed laughter, and "the measured
tread OF marching feet" was heard a
one OF the doors, and while the curious
audience was expectantly gazing at th'
open door, in marched the ex- Chairman
Of the Prohibitionists, followed by Misse
Boatright and Rockhold, carrying tw'
beautiful boquets. The young ladie
were closely followed by procession, II
which ope-half OF the "bcauty and chiv
airy" OF the Institute was arrayed, eacl
carrying-his head high and wearing
facial expression. suggestive Of tn
words, "He laughs best, who laugh
The Newtown bee., 1888-02-03
SOUTH BRITAIN.

Extra services have been held in the Methodist church for several days with good results Rev Mir Haugh of Sandy Hook, Rev Messrs Judd, Coad and Wise- garver of Woodbury and others have kind ly assisted the pastor in his labors. In these services, the brethren and pastor of the Congregational church have united and the sweet spirit which has marked the meetings has made them blessing to many.
 The ice crop which is being harvested is of excellent quality, running from 15 to 20 inches thick and clear as crystal.
 During the last two weeks, the weather gauge has marked the most extreme cold experienced for many years in this yicini- ty The mercury dropped 10 Is degrees below zero in some instances and at Zero for days Some of the oldest people here do not remember but one such time and that many years ago. At A. A. Bennetts 8, the coldest place in Britain, it was below, Wednesday morning.
 At special services. held in New Milford last week, Rev s. NJ. Keeler preached on Tuesday evening.
 Benjamin Mitchell has returned from a visit to New York City.
 Mrs Wakelee is slowly regaining strength, but suffers very much still
 Mrs John Dttus is great sufferer from complication of diseases, unable to sleep scarcely at all and yet confined tc her bed.
The Newtown bee., 1888-02-03
BETHEL.

Dr E, R. Lyon, assisted by Dr Vile of Danbury, ampatated the leg of Leander Hodge on Golden Hill, Wednesday, as the last resort to try and save his life. A par of his foot was taken off about two weeks ago.
 James D. Baldwin. the late keeper of he Belle Island hotel, who moved here in- to the Andrew Hickok place for the Wint CT, died, Wednesday night, at o'clock He had been sick with rheumatism for about a week He was native of New town, moved here some years ago and rep resented this town in the Legislature. His first wife was Margaret, ,daug hter of James Blackman of Newtown, by whom he had eight children Six of them are still liy- ing. all in Danbury. His second wife was Helen Stapleton of Bethel. She and two children added to the six older ones re- main to mourn his loss, with a host of friends. Mir Baldwin was one of the most ambitious of men and kind and loving father and husband. The family have the sympathy of the community. Had he lived until February q. he would have years old, is living and lived with him no one nearer than grandchildren remains to care for her decliuing years. The fu- neral will be next Sunday in the Congrp eatioAal church. of which he is d member. Andrew Sherman, who is sick with pneumonia. is better. Mr Crowley. assist ant at the depot. is also sick with pneumo4 nia. pr May attends him.
The Newtown bee., 1888-02-03
PLATTSVILLE.

The sleigbing has not been better. nor the weather colder for number of years. People ventured out to enjoy the fine sleighing. although the thermometer has been from 10 to 12 below zero on several mornings.
 It seems as if some tried to take advan- tage of the humane law to extort money from those who have no idea of being cru el. A man cannot risk his horse tied in the streets of Bridgeport in the sun and we'll covered with two blankets, long enough to transact business about town for few hours. without being taken up. Obliged to look around, he was finally di- rected to the station house and from there to the stable, the round costing $1 to the informer, another to the agent and 50c to the stable man. So much for inhumaniiy to gentleman who drove into town last week
 A party of about dozen boys and girls enjoyed coasting down Sport Hill 10 Plattsville, three-quarters of mile. on a double ripper, Saturday night It was fun, but rather dangerous, owing to sharp curves in the road; happily they met with no accident.
 The sociable given by the Arlington club of bridgeport at Bright's mills, Wednesday evening, was a grand success. Two large buss seighs and five or six othsr very large sleighs about 75 couples; all had jolly time and have engaged the hall for Q future date.
The Newtown bee., 1888-02-03
WHITE HILLS.

'sThe way made clear will be the theme of Rev D. G. Lawson's discourse, next Sunday at 10 m. All cordially invited to. come and walk therein.
 Visitors, Sunday: James Hubbell from Stratford with his brother, Walter; Miss Jennie Mallstt at Charles Bidwell's; Mir and Mrs Worden with Mrs Williams and Alice Abbott with Ida Daines. MT and Mrs Charles Nichols were guests of Ben nett Nichols. last Friday.
 Miss Bessie and Master Charlie Wheel CT attended the birthday party of Fred Wheeler on Walnut Tree Hill, last Friday night.
 The pastor gave practical discourse, sunday morning, to appreciatiye hearers His remarks were not as searching. per- haps, as the atmosphere, as was said of the sermon the Sunday previons
 The Sunday school is agitating the concert question.
 Glad to note that the Bryant place < not to bs sold. Mrs Frank Gerard ane family will spsnd the Summer there.
The Newtown bee., 1888-02-03
BRIDGEPORT.

Reporter Arthur w. French has an ad- ded incentive to work, since Wednesday. Mother and son doing we'll.
 Many pupils of the Summerfield school i, West Stratford. have been kept home by chicken pox.
 Swedish Glee club of Brooklyn at the Opera House, tonight.
 Mrs P. H. Skidmore, Jr, two children and nurse have gone to Florida
 The marriage of Sophie, daughter of Dr Hubbard and Charles NJ. Everest of Rochester at the North church, Wednes- day evening, with its 5000 invitations, eight maids of honor and elegant and numberless presents was one of the most brilliant of Bridgeport's weddings.
The Newtown bee., 1888-02-03
EASToN.

Mrs Dr Griswold of Hartford is with her daughter, Mrs George Freeborn.
 John Freeman, who has commenced to canvass the town, has returned home to wait for milder weather and betterwalking. The lecture on Chinese women by Yan Phou Lee was listened to with great inter- est by the people of Easton; also his talk, Sunday evening. on mission work in China. MT Lee and wife left town, Monday.
 S Osborn has filled his ice house with 16.inch ics.
 Rev D. J. Ogden spends the week in New Haven.
 Ladies Enterprise society met at Mrs Eliza Silliman's, Friday evening. in honor of Tan Phou Lee and wife and it was en- joyed by all present
 Charlie Banks was brought home from Bridgeport, last week. He is slowly re- covering. He was not in the hospital; all reports to the contrary were wrong.
 Orris Ferry has the residue of the dam forces of last Summer to care for, Sixteen horses are now in his barns. Much work remains to be done at the dam.
 Miss Sarah Bibbins has nearly recovered from her sickness.
 Mrs John Hull has been to Weston to see sister sick with cancer.
 Mrs Ann Ferry is still in Weston.
 Fannie M Wheeler has visited friends in Bedding.
 Rev Mir Foote preached for his people, Sunday.
 Miss Maude Bowdy of Danbury is with her uncle. Burr Tucker
 Covenant meeting at the Baptist church, Saturday.
 Our congratulations to Wilson Ferris and bride.
 Rev Mir Wilcoxson will preach at the Baptist church, Sunday.
 Little Louisa Burr has been very sick. Charles Botsford is teaching d few weeks for his sister, Miss Ida.
 Mrs James Wheeler is with her parents in Norwalk.
The Newtown bee., 1888-02-03
OXFORD.

Mrs Mary Treat is quite feeble; confin- ed to her bed most of the time.
 Maria Botsford, a widely known maiden lady, was found dead in her house on Bungay, last week. There was no fuel and nothing to eat in the house and they think that she was taken sick and froze to death. She was 73 years old
 Miss Josie Sperry of Seymour came to spend few days with her sister, Mrs Hen ry Treat of Rock House Hill and was talk en quite sick. Another sister has come to assist in taking care of her.
 Mrs Crossman of Five Mile Hill has moved to Great Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1888-02-03
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1888.
BEDDING.

By the advice of his physician, Rev NJ. B. Dunlap will soon start for Delaware, where. we hope, he will find the rest he sorely needs and return to us in full health and strength. Rev G. NJ. Wilkins of Newtown officiated for him, Sunday.
 The home of J. M Sullivan was enliven- ed, last week, by the advent of girl baby we extend our hearty congratulations
 Charley Workman had the misfortune to freeze his feet.
 The Methodist socabe was held at the house of William B. Whitehead, last week Wednesday evening. Notwithstanding the severity of the weather, quite a company assembled and they had Jolly time.
 On Friday. a government inspector visited the post offices at The Center and Ridge.
 Work on the church ceased during the cold spell. The carpenters are waiting for the mason, who Is unable to do anything till the weather mo oierates.
 Rev Mir Wilkins preached grand sermon, Sun day much to the profit and delight of all who heard him. He will preach next Sunday. The holy communion will be administered.
 One of our farmers had his men picking corn, last week.
 Henry Whitehead Is building an addition to his barn to serve as a hog pen. Henry ought to hie a carpenter by tho year.
 Mrs O. c, Banks and her daughter Anne visit Miss J. H. Sanford.
 Herbert Barnes has made flying visit to the Ridge,
 Wake Bradley butchered 100 turkeys, Wednes- day, the last of the flock he bought from Canada.
 The heater for the church has arrived, but is not yet in position.
The Newtown bee., 1888-02-03
MONROE.

Miss Ada H. Beardsley is in Yonkers, N. '.
 The fine sleighing brought town people to the Center, Messrs Welsh and Sawyer of Birmingham.
 Mrs R Beardsley Curtiss is in Bridge port,
 L. Benkard II. Goldsborough surprised his friends by suddenly appearing, Tuesday. He expects to return to his school in few days.
 St. Peters ladies aid society will meet, next Wednesday, at the home of Mrs G evening. Warren Bliss will furnish mu- sic Numerous fancy articles for sale. Come and have good time.
 Bring your best girl to the ladies so- cial, next Wednesday evening at Mrs G.. w. Clark's.
 Laura Lewis visits her cousin, Samuel B Beardsley, in East Bridgeport.
 Will Hurd spent Sunday at home.
 Mrs Richard Hubbell of Shelton has vis- ited her sister, Mrs G. W. Bennett.
 MT Fawenbeck had the misfortune to lose young COW.
 Miss Annie Seeley drives new sleigh.
 Mrs w. F. Upton visits Mrs John ". Barnes in Bridgeport.
 Mrs Elisha Booth has been confined to her bed about three weeks. Her son Charles and wife have left their own home to care for her.
 John Taylor, who lived with MT Jarley on the Bridgeport turnpike, died sudden ly, Sunday. His funeral was attended at Mir Jarley's residence. Tuesday afternoon.
 Miss Sylvie Downes, the Elm Street teacher, spends her vacation in New York.
 Miss Turney will resume her duty as teacher in Cutler Farm, Monday, 9th. af- ter a weeks vacation. Lorenzo B Sterling is in Ohio. During the recent eclipse, little Monroe three-year-old asked papa to mend the moon, cause it's broke'
 Frank Wales has so far recovered from the severe kick which he received from a playful horse, Jansary ', that he is able to be about again.
The Newtown bee., 1888-02-03
TASHUA.


 Orville s. Mallett and wife, who have visited in New York since January 24, are home again.
 Asa W. French bought three head of cattle of E. M. Beardsley of Long Hill
 The storm. last week, intefered with the ball. Thursday night, at Mrs Lavinia Bradley's. The company who gathered, despite the cold, had good time and en joyed the genial warmth of the house and its inmates. Even if the dancing failed through the non-appearance of the musi- clans, who were snow-bound
 The young peoples guild met, Tuesday night, at Mrs Benjamin Frenchs to per feet arrangements for their sociable at Joseph A. Treadwell's on Thursday, Feb mary ? The next one is to take place Mrs Jane Malletts on Monday, 13th.lt vii be a valentine sociable.
The Newtown bee., 1888-02-03
HATTERTOMN.

Last Friday was the roth birthday of Ralph Benedict and numerous relatives and friends met and enjoyed good time with Mir Benedict and family.
 There seems to be time when each one of us has to take cur share of hard luck This time it is Charles Benedict, who re- gently lost two two-year-old colts. It is supposed that-they were poisoned. as they were taken sick together and both died within two days.
 By the quantity of snow in the road between John Stillson's and GiIbert's mill, we feel safe in predicting good sleighing here until the Fourth of July.
 A A13-months-old child of Mr and Mrs Edward Bibbins died, Monday. of pneu- monia; funeral Thursday.
 A house-warming at Hiram Barlow's, Wednesday night.
The Newtown bee., 1888-02-03
SOUTHPURY.

In c. S. Browns flock of sheep, Stow-'s dogs killed 20. Report says that gen teman in Birmingh ham had offered fab ulous price for one of the canines, only few days before. but they have been called to the happy hunting ground.
 II. W. Beecher would be star in Old Father Kemp's concert; he is worthy of a good position.
 Postmaster Futile is convalescent, we are happy to inform his many friends.
 R. S. Todd's health is improving, so that he takes an occasional sleigh ride.
 Baggage Master Horace Beecher lost a finger at the depot. Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1888-02-03
NORTH BRIDGEPORT.

One day last week, while the family of Daniel Sherwood of Chamberlain avenue were away from home. a sneak thief en- tered the house. ransacked several apart ments and made off with $I0 which had been carefully laid away in trunk to pay the rent. Further investigation has revealed the thief and, unless satisfacto- ry settlement is made, undoubtedly a prosecution will follow. It is far better to go through this world with a clear conscience, than to resort to laZiness and roguery.
 Miss Hattie Butler is said to be gaining slowly from her recent sickness
The Newtown bee., 1888-02-03
DANBURY.

Arthur A, son of Edward McPhelmy and clerk in ". H. Hawley's drug store, died, Sunday. 21 years old
 Morris Bell. Coalpit Hill, was found frozen on Shelter Rock hill, Saturday, where he, with his son, had been chopping wood, Friday. His son went home and left him at work. Not coming home. a search was made, Saturday and he was found dead with ghastly wound on one leg. He had apparently bled until he tainted and fell and died while tryisg to go for help, He had wife and six child ren. He was about 50 years old
The Newtown bee., 1888-02-03
NICHOLS.

Miss Oracle Nichols has returned from Fairfield, where she was called to attend her mothers funeral
 Mrs Susan Curtiss is quite feeble and her daughter. Mrs Beardsley of Monroe, has been with her for a few days. We hope to hear that she is improving.
 Charles J. Thorpe has assumed control of our village school, Miss Squires return ing to Birmingham.
 Rev W. J. White preached at Stratford, Sunday evening.
The Newtown bee., 1888-02-03
UPPER WHITE HILLS.

Mortimer Hubbell has pair of very nice four year-old steers for sale.
 Mrs Mortimer Hubbell is gaining.
 Mir and Mrs William Wilkinson of Shel- ton have been guests of Bennett French.
 This community mourns the death of Mrs James Beard, noble woman, ten der mother, devoted wife, Christian.
 Miss Anuie Rogers of East Lyme visits Mrs Clark Beardsley
The Newtown bee., 1888-02-03

MT and Mrs John Tomlinson were with friends at Barn Hill, last week,
 About 25 couples attended the party at Oscar Hubbells. last week Tuesday night and enjoyed themselves immensely.
 The many friends of Mrs o. G. Beard. who is guest of her father, this Winter, will be glad to know that she was able to go sleighing, last week, after many weeks of confinement to the house.
The Newtown bee., 1888-02-03
STEPNEY.

It required a somewhat mercurial zeal to match the temperature of last Sunday, with the thermometer at 12 degrees below zero.
 The cause of temperance was warmly advocated, last Sunday evening, before large and attentive audience in the Meth odist church. A solo was sung by Miss Jessie Hawley. The congregational sing ing was strong in volume and rich in har- mony. The collection was appropriated to the Woman's Christian Temperance Union-The following subjects will be presented at the Methodist church, next Sunday: At the morning service. 'An ar gument with Deity;" afternoon. "A desira- be death;" evening, ''The healing touch !" The friends of Rev ". T. Gilbert gath cred in the church parlor on Thursday and Friday evenings of last week, bring ing various domestic supplies, such as four. butter. lard and meat for the pastors family and the commodity that answers all things" money. The wintry aspect without frightened the sense of comfort within. The tables spread presented the usual attractions. A comfortable was presented to Miss Nellie Gilbert by the
 ladies aid society. Cheerful givers and thankful receivers rendered the gather ings a mutual pleasare
 Miss Lillie French has re-opened her school at Middle Gate, Newtown.
 "Who is the chief of sinners now?" will be the question of Rev D. G. Lawson's s
 discourse, next Sunday at 1 p m Revival -ervice at 30; a new arrangement, young men to the front An entertainment will be given in the Baptist church on Wash lngton's birthday under the direct super vision of the pastor, Rev D. c. Lawson.
 Miss Alice Fairchild is i'll.
 A dance at Leavpnworth's hall, Tues- lay evening, January 31.
 zalmon Purdy and George Hayes serve as jur- DTS at Bridgeport.
 George Curtiss is under the loctor's care. FW. Elwell has photographed the Santa Claus house in the Methodist c,susch, producing as fire picture as is, often seen. They will be soli for 25c each for the benefit of the Sunday school Or iers can be sent to J. T. Porter. They are worth ey.
 Miss E,ta Hull visits Mrs Eugene Botsford of Bridgeport.
 c. E. Osborne Lothian kenne) shipped one Of his fine sable Collies to Charleston, s. C., this week.
 c. E. Osborn sold January 2l, for Alden See 'ey, | house and lot in Weston. chio, the outcome Of | Raymer x Seagrave loan 10 J. H. Riddle of Weston.
The Newtown bee., 1888-02-03
DODGINGToWN.

The Pink sociable given by the Elm wood Sunday school was held at MT Elea- #zur Bevans, last week Wednesday night; although 1t was stormy, a large crowd as- srmbled and q good time for all; an oyster
 upper in good style. 4 Il went home cheerful and happy The collection was oyer $1 l
The Newtown bee., 1888-02-03
ZoAR BRIDGE.

H. B Richards has been appointed post master for this office.
 James Wheeler has two children sick with measles.
 The donation party held at John French's. last week Tuesday evening. was quite successful and all passed off pleas antIy. The turn out of the people was unexpected, on account of the severe cold. The receipts were about $l5
The Newtown bee., 1888-02-03
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers. salt rheum. fever sores, letter, chapped hands. chilblains, corns and all skin eruptions. and positive ly cures piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction. or money refunded. Price p cents per box. For sale by E. F. Hawley.
The Newtown bee., 1888-02-03
WOLF PITS.

Howard Mead little boy. five years old, has lung fever and is very sick; Dr Hart attends him Mrs Farchild Morgan is sick; Dr Barber attends her.
 Miss Carrie Banks has been sick with a cold, but is better.
The Newtown bee., 1888-02-03
HAYWOOD.

L B. Crane badly bruised his finger and his son Tommy cut his foot while at his sisters in Brewster; he came home Fri day.
 Fred Sterile has a new sleigh. Look out. girls. for Fred is not often left while it is good sleighing
The Newtown bee., 1888-02-03

his home about 20 of his young 1T el.ds. the happy occasion being the annive rsary of his 20th birthday.
 Miss Eliza Blackman. who is still with Mrs Sherman on Walnut Tree Hill. seems gradually failing.
The Newtown bee., 1888-02-03
EAST VILLAGE.

William Blackman entertained Sher- wood Brinsmadr and wife of Trumbull, Mrs Edwards of Stepney, Edwin Stevens and family of Bagburn and David Black man and wife, last week.