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The Newtown bee., 1889-04-19
HAYWOOD

l.. s, Smith and wife have be en guests of Andrew Sherman. .. Miss Lillie Stierle entertains cousin from Bethel.
 Miss NJ. J. Hunt has begun dress making; Miss Lillie Burr is helping her.
 Chauneey Donalds expects to move Friday. His friends are s.ll sorry tc have him leave, but wish hlm joy in the new home.
 Miss Rebecca Crane spent Sunday with her cousin in DanbuIy.
 A petition Is in circulation for towi meeting to consider the widening of tn road at the Junction.
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We knew man once, now passed away, who whenever any grievance befell him would quote from one of Choate's fa- nous orations ssShall America, young, proud, prosperous America, just starting out on her career of usefulness and glory, corrode her young heart by breeding over the Stamp Act snd the tea tax and the firing of the Leopard upon the Ches- apeake in time.of peace? No, ,sir,a thous- and times no. We are born to happier destinies." And with this quotation, he dismissed his vexation and forgot it.
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BRIDGEPORT.

"Picturesque America" by the Eagle Stereopticon Co.,, was enjoyed at the East Washington avenue Baptist church, Mon- day.
 At the commencement of the Summer term, the infant department of Barnum school, under the charge of Miss M. L. Peck, was over full by 50 scholars. A new room 9th grade) had to be opened in the High School building and 50trans- ferred thereto and the same number from each lower grade were removed to the next higher room. This building, which is pronounced 50 years behind the times in ventilation, manner of heating, desks, etc., will certainly not be able to much longer withstand the urgent need for a new and commodious structure. Frank Slason and J. Howard Russell have formed the firm of Slason < Rus | sell to carry on the book and stationery | business of E. A. Lewis & Co. Col Stevenson gave a grand excursion from Hartford to Wilson Point, by way of the New England and Danbury & Norwalk roads, Friday, to members of the Legislature. So many accepted that no quorum was left to do business. When they arrived at the Point, they were giv- en dinner and shown about the rail- road and terminal facilities there. Among other thinfs, they learned that 1900 tons of freight are handled every night; that four large steamers run to and from New York and another is to be added, May l {; the new iron transfer bridge and the heavy docking the plat forms and the new dock, extending into deep water for 1900 feet. After thous- ands of cubic yards have been dredged out of the harbor by the New England Terminal company, the government has assumed the work and is now carrying forward this improvement. The new water supply for locomotives, the new turn table, the heavy iron transfer bridge resting on it's mammoth pontoon are evi dences of a large outlay in labor ant money and already an immense amount of business is carried on.
 Annual board of trade banquet at th' Atlantic on the 26th.
 William Hoy of West Stratford wen to Monroe and caught thirty fine pick erel, averaging one and quarter pounds in weight.-[ Standard.
 Charles w. Halls old carriage shol was fired by an incendiary, Wednesda. night, but was quickly extinguished. Los $500
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REIJDING.

George Shermml caught q two-pound trout, last week, on which he and his friend, s. D. Sherwood, had a feast fit for king. The ext day, party from Fair field came up post haste prepared to give $5 for it.
 Charles aanford of Chicago is visiting his sister, Mrs Henry Sanford. He has not been in Bedding since his boyhood
 Geor ge Sherman has received an order from Iowa for 1O0,0O0 pounds of trailing arbutIus. He has dropped trouting fol the time being and is securing the Red ding hills to fill the order.
The Newtown bee., 1889-04-19
LONG HILL.

The many friends of George Foreman, who formerly resided in Trumbull, but for the past nine years resident of Gaudalajara, Mexico, will be shocked to learn of his death by drowning, which occurred March 24. He, with his little daughter Emma, aged 10 years, whose death was mentioned in the BEE. a week ago, were out for days plea sure on an excursion boat; when about to land, on their return, the boat was eapsized and about 40 people were drowned, MT Foreman and daughter among the unfortunates. MT Foreman was 3s years of age and son-in-law o1 Mrs Laura A Knapp.-[ Miss E. R. Knapp,
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MONROE.

Mir and Mrs Henry Stevens of Bridge port spent Sunday with Dr J. G. Stew ems.
 Mrs William Curtis of Bagburn and Mrs Sturges B. Clark of Barn Hill have been under the doctors care.
 There will be special meeting of Harmony Grange on Friday evening. Mrs F. D. Hollister is in New York and Brooklyn.
 At thesadjourned town meeting, Sat urday, the layout of the roads crossing the Derby extension was left to the dis cretion of the selectmen. It is fortunate that the weather has not been heavy, as Selectman William | k. Ferris has been under it.
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AsPETUCK.

Ranks Ogden's bearers; William Wakeman, William H. Grumman, George Farrack, E. K. Freeborn, N. Pattison E. Turney; Charlie s. Abbott, Wesley Sherwood, Wesley Fattison, L. Freeborn bearers for Minnie.
 Mrs John Sherwood, eldest daughter of Moses Ogden, is very sick at her fath CTS; but little hope is entertained of hel recovery.
 Horace Burr has sold his place to Oli yer Chase.
 Patrick Kelly has bought new horse
 William II. Grumman has the contrac to carry the mail for the next four years The mill house has new tenant.
The Newtown bee., 1889-04-19
WESTON.

George Gregory and family of Darien spent Sunday in town.
 Mrs E. E. Darrow of Brooklyn spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs E. A. Bennett.
 The Saugatuck railroad project is being agitated with great energy. The proposed route is from Westport through Weston and Bedding to flaw leyville.
 Miss Eva Bedient visits friends in Cranberry Plains.
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woopBURY.

Union centennial services at the North church, Sunday evening, 18th; at the M. k. class room, Tuesday, 30th, 9 a m.
 Born, 10th, son to George B. Taylor daughter to F. B. Judson.
 Martin s. Isbell of the Vile died, Sat urday, p.
 George II. Mallett, who has bought his fathers feed business, has moved to w W. Victory's old quarters.
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CHESTNUT HILL, WILTON.

Barry W. Nash fired some brush, last week Thursday; soon the fire was be- yond control and, before it could be checked, had covered about 100 acres. Passing through a cedar grove, the flames would reach height of 30 feet. MT Nash's clothing caught fire and soon his back was ablaze, so that his life was endangered, In response to his cries foI help, the community turned out and with pails of water, ,boughs of cedar, ,etc., succeeded in staying the fire ill time to save houses and other buildings which were in it's course.
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HALF WAY RIVER.

Mrs s. c. Ford of Seymour visited William Jordan, last week; Miss Josey Ford visits MT Jordan, this week.
 Clarke, son of George and grandson of Lemuel Lewis was buried at Zoar Bridge cemetery, Wednesday.
 Mrs William Bradley visited he1 daughter, Monday.
 Charles Wooster and wife of Ansonia visited at Stiles Loveland's, Sunday.
 Eleven persons took the cars at the new station, Monday.
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CHESTNUT HILL.

MT and Mrs Starkweather and little son started for Washington, D. C., Mon- day.
 Hall and Booth are repairing and i'm proving s. B. Lendeveg's house. Agur $. Beach has sold several collie dogs in New York. | D. Wood of Stratford is doing quite a 1 business with his steam saw mill in the woods near here.
The Newtown bee., 1889-04-19
RoxBURY.

Died, Hon Herman E. Eastman, last Friday, of congestion of the lungs, s2 years old. He was first judge of this probate district, member of both branches of the Legislature, a member of the Congregational church. He leaves widow, three sons, daughter and two sis ters. Funeral on Sunday.
 Miss Susie Morris teaches ill No 1s-4
 Rev Mir Ball from Bridgeport spent
 Palm Sunday with the rector of Christ church and preached an appropriate dis course.
 There is talk of having union centen-
 nial service in Christ church on Inaugur- ation day. The bishop has prepared q service for the occasion and the rector is in favor of all meeting together on this occasion of common importance and in terest.
 Squire Eastman's funeral was largely attended at the Congregational church, of which he was devout member. The services were performed by Rev MT Bur-
 gess, the pastor and Rev MT Johnson, his long time friend and were very inn pressiye and solemn. The remains were buried in the Center cemetery. Mrs George F. Leavenwoath is danger ously i'll.
 The Mine Hill quarries shipped B, GOO tons of stone. last year. TRUMBULL Misses Lizzie Tait and Cora Beach spent last week in Oxford. On account of storm, the Nameless club sociable was not held, Wednesday evening.
 Fast Day services at Il o'clock ill the
 Congregational church. F. L. Burton has been at work for James Gedney. At a meeting of the Congregational church, held on Tuesday evening for the purpose of taking action upon the resig nation of Rev N. T. Merwin as pastor, the following resolutions were unslni- mously adopted
 WHEREAS, Rev N. T. Merwin, who for nearly a quarter Of 2 century has gone out and in be fore this people and been most faithful md
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FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 1880.

Prayers oflove like raindrops fall, Tears ofpity are cooling dew, And dear to the heart of our Lord are all Who suffer like Him in the good they do
 -TWhittier.
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souTHBuRY

Perry Smith is sick.
 Dr c. s. Betts and wife have returned from Florida to their place here. F. L.Warner's wagon lost two wheels, Saturday.
The Newtown bee., 1889-04-19

Daughter, don't let mother do it! Do not let her slave and toll, While you sit, useless idler,
 Fearing your soft hands to soil. Don't you see the heavy burdens Daily she is wont to bear, Bring the lines upon her forehead, Sprinkle silver in her hair?
The Newtown bee., 1889-04-19

Messrs Shultz and Peck were victori- ous at this weeks meeting Of the Chess club,
The Newtown bee., 1889-04-19

is more desirable than the West or South, he having tried them all. We wish him success.
The Newtown bee., 1889-04-19

efficient pastor Of this church, has rendered his resignation, to take effect on the 3lst of May next and has requested the church to unite with him in calling council of conso- citation to consummate the act of separation, therefore,
 Resolved, That in compliance with our pas tors request and, as we believe, his sincere wish, we do hereby accept his resignation and consent to join with him in calling Q meet ing of the consociation for the purpose above indicated.
 Resolved, That our best wishes will accom- pany him to his new field of labor and we will earnestly pray that the blessing of the Great Head of the Church may ever rest upon him and his family and that his remaining years may be the most useful, prosperous and hap py of his life.
The Newtown bee., 1889-04-19

John H. Swift, the Hartford wife mur- derer, for whose useless life his sister pleaded eloquently but yainly, was hang ed, Thursday.
The Newtown bee., 1889-04-19
EAST VILLAGE.

D. J. Lake of New Haven has visited c. NJ. Beardsley.
The Newtown bee., 1889-04-19

Governor Bulleley has appointed Fri day, zeth, Arbor day
The Newtown bee., 1889-04-19

''Where, Allah, shall find thee?" And answered all around: Know that when thou hast sought Him Thou hast already found.-[ Hymn of the
The Newtown bee., 1889-04-19
SHELTON.

John Hanley is to deliver 300 cords of hemlock to Wilkinson Bros 6G Co.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-04
STATE NEWS.

The contract Of the trustees Of st. Johns
bury with the Thomson Houston company
for lighting the streets 10y electricity was
sustained by Il vote of BOZ ~ 81 at "a special
village meeting last week Thursday even.
ing
Charles r. Snbin, vice president Of the
Vermont mutual fire insurance company,
died suddenly Christmas evening at hi.
home in Montpelier His death was fol
lowed the next day by that of John G. En-
cry, treasurer of the Vermont domestic
missionary society, Of apoplexy. He was
to have been one Of the bearers at Mr.. Sa
bins funeral
John White, brakeman on freight
train, was crushed under the cars at Mid
dlebury last week Thursday and instantly
killed. lie was trying to make a flying
switch
Mr. Tucker. farmer Of Royalton, while
at work in the woods last week Friday was
killed 10y falling tree
Gibson ~ Woodfn have sold their marble
puarrirs and business at West Rutland with
their interest in the branch yards in other
cities, to the Vermont Marble company, for
$500 600
A. II Porter Of Hancock has been held
in $1,000 dollar bonds at Rutland for kid
mapping son Of G.. 5. Brown Of Goshen.
The vestry Of Christ church, Montpelier
have unanimously voted not to accept the
resignation Of Rev. Howard f. Hill, and he
will continue hi, relation ns rector Of the
church.
While on visit to Orwell few days
ago, George Vim Of Fairhaven, who has
suffered for - years from gunshot wound
received in the army, felt hat he thought
to he piece of bone protruding near his
elbow On investigation he discovered that
it was mu>lct bullet which hc removed
and now carries in hi, vest pocket.
Roswell Adams of Mortified. aged G3,
was run over Monday by passenger train
just leaving the depot and fatally injured
He suffered amputation Of a leg and arm
but died the next morning.
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u. I. llamlcu.

Our sales for the month of
December lust past were more
in than foranv previous
month in the almost II yrs.
since | came to Brattlcboro.
Now | want the present month
of January to be correspond
ingly as good. and in spite of
the unreasonable weather shall
hope to bring out more Gus
toners than usual bv making
prices all through the stock
unusually attractive. | don't
mean that every article in the
store will be reduced in price.
but do mean that every de-
partment shall contain some
notable and unusual bargain.
In the cloak room | have
now between 400 and 500
Ladies' and Children's outside
Garments: many of them es-
peciallv fine garments. TO
close the season everything
in the department, except a
lob purchase already offered
at closing prices. is now to be
sold at a material reduction in
price
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WEI ChesIcrGeId. MI.

Mrs. W. w. Farr is sick with erysipelas.
Henry Durham died last Wednesday
morning of pneumonia. He and his family
had Just moved into the house with his
father and mother the mother being in
feeble health. His life was insured in the
Granite State mutual company for $4,000.
Miss Persis Brigham, aged 81 year :, died
at her home Sunday morning, apparently
Of old age
The following officers were elected at TIA,
last regular meeting Of Spolord grange
NJ, Mrs. H. g. Smith O., y. j. Cnlhurn
L., John l. Streeter $, q \ Spatfori
A. S, A. NJ Brown Chap, II b. Nor
gan T., + II Cobleigh Sec'y, II. b
Smith q. X, A f. Thomas p, Mrs II.
b. Morgan F., Mrs A. NJ Brown; c
Mrs. W. W. Farr L. \. S, Matte j. Col
burn.
Farr, Amidon * Co. now have their cir
cuar sawmil in running order
A large company was at the third as
sembly at citizens hall New Years eve.
Music by the Philharmonic orchestra of
Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-01-04

The jSth annual meeting Of tho Bernard
ston Mutual society for detecting thieves
will he held at the New England House ON
Monday evening, Jan. II
Mr., Newton Of Mt. Hermon school is
preaching at the Baptist church Sunday af
ternOOns.
The Christian Endeavor society hold a
sociable at the town hall this FRIDAY even
ing
The ladies' reading club will meet with
Mrs. Hartley Hale Tuesday evening, Jan,
x, Subject, Gray and Goldsmith,
Measles prevail in the South-st. district.
Among the young people home for the
holidays were Preston h. Crowell of Union
theological seminary " Y, and viii l..
Griswold of Amherst college.
The Unitarian and Congregational
churches observed Christmas with appro-
pirate exercises and trees with gifts for the
Sunday school scholars.
A watch meeting was held in the Metho
| dist church Monday evening. The attend
ance was good and the ordinances of sac
rament and the reception of members were
/ observed
j. S. Woodrough and family will soon "a
| TO Florida,
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to their departure for the Pacific coast to
join Mr.. Moody, who Is at work in the lead
ing cities there
Prof A. j Phillips family have our
heartfelt sympathy in the sad afilictior
caused 10y the death Of their daughter
Blanche Typhoid fever was the cause Of
her death. Brief funeral services wer,
held Saturday afternoon at their home, pre-
vious to leaving for Warren, Ohio, their
/ former home.
/ An attractive lecture course is being
] blauup1
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COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE.

- 70 1 Al + VT La IL IA a JA'-NEsN
The undersigned, having been duly appointed
hy the Honorable Probate Court for the District of
Marlboro Commissioners to receive, examine and
adjust an claims and demands Of all persons
against the estate uf LAURA \. JONES, late
of Brattlrhoru in said district, deceased and all
claims exhibited n offset thereto. hereby give no
ticr that Ne will meet for the purpose aforesaid
Jt Pee ufllr" of Hasl,ns Studdard, in Bratleboro
uu th. SECOND day Of February and the twenty.
ninth day Of June, next from from ten O'Clock
A.. 81. until -four O'Clock p. NJ, ON each of said
days. and that six months from the 3D. day OF
January, \. ID 1889, is the time limited by said
court for said creditors TO present their claims
To us for examination and allowance.
Dated AZ Brattlrhnr1 this 81 day Of Jan, 80.
kIrlRlDGE HASKINS, commissioners
e.. G. CROSBY, '''
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ribs broken aud otherwise injured. DR..
Gale attended him and he is now doing well.
Miss Sarah Heard is quite sick with heart
disease and a slight attack of pneumonia.
W. NJ. Howe was suddenly takcn with a
chill Sunday night and as pneumonia was
feared DR.. Bowen was called but he is now
reported better.
On account Of increased business Addison
Withheld has found it necessary to employ
another clerk who has charge Of the store
nights, and his name is Grip. Other
merchants in this vicinity may find it profit
able to follow his example
On Wednesday evening and every alter
nate Wednesday evening until further no
tice, Rev. T. w. llllpan will preach in the
UnverSalist church in this place
DEATH or MRS DIR. GooDwiLLIE
This community was again shocked by the
death Of Mrs Goodwillie, which occurred on
Monday morning last Mrs Goodwille
though naturally of strong and robust
constitution, has been great sufferer for a
long time from n serious disease, and the
death of her husband so completely pros
trated her that medical skill was powerless
in its efforts - resist successfully an attack
of pneumonia, and its course was sure and
quickly run, aud (as she so much wished it
to BEL her spirit has passed beyond the
river to Join him whom she loved so we'll
The funeral was held from the house on
Wednesday, at II A. NJ, Rev. Mr.. Parry
officiating.
The family Of DR.. Goodwillie, so suddenly
bereft of father and mother, consists Of
three daughters, Annie, wife of Andrew
Bullion of New York, Beatrice and n. May,
the youngest, III years of age.
As Mr.. Parry expressed it at the funeral
service words are futile to express the
feelings of the heart or to convey our sym
patty to those doubly afflicted daughters,
and we can but mutcly point them to the
cross and commend them to abide in Him
whose saving grace aud love they know
full well
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H. c. Parsons becomes assistant editor of
the Gazette and Courier about this time,
Jan. lst His many Mortified friends re-
greet their loss whilst the Greenfield people
are to he congratulated. May success at
tend him.
There is to be a new barn built, TO he
used in connection with The Mortified, ~
as soon as the weather permits.
The seminary re6pened Jan. 3D. The
young lady who had the misfortune to
break her arm at Weston hall last week is
a Miss Jones Of Pennsylvania. She receiv-
ed no serious injuries aside from the broken
arm. DR., Wood attends her
Landlord Simpson gave New Years
ball and turkey supper last Tuesday even
ing at the Loveland House
Mrs d. l.. Moody and her sons VIII and
Paul spent the holidays at home, previous
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= = 7 ] 7 VT IN KN VhEN-
We the subscribers being duly appointed by the
honorable Probate Court for tho District of MARI
nuru Commissioners Ia receive, examine and
adjust an claims and demands of all persons
against the estate Of LAURA TUCKER late OF
Halifax i'm said district deceased, and all claims
and demands exhibited IN offset thereto hereby
Civ. notice that will meet for the purpose afore
said al the nous, of Mrs l.. \. Smith in West Hall
fax ON the third Tuesday of January and third
Tuesday of MAY next, from P NJ. until p. NJ.
each of said days, and that sin months from
th, ST day OF December, lsSS, is the time linn
tied 10y said court for said creditors to present
their claims To- US for examination and allowance
Dated at Halifax this 18th day Of Dec, 1888.
!" NJ M,0.,9, iliAB' Commissioners,
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Frank W. Smiths COW got her foot over
the tie chain, and got cast, so that she died,
The entertainment Christmas eve was
quite fully attended
Mr. Gates of Fort Ann, n. Y, moved
over Mr. BE tly's goods 10 VIM, Cronn's
last week ON runners, but 10 all appearances
will have to wait while before he can re-
turn on runners.
News was received last week Friday of
the death of Frank Stowell at Rutland.
lie was sick only three days of diphtheria,
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ilnlIuHlOu.

The New Years dance at the Vermont
House on Tuesday evening was well attend
ed and every one had "a pleasant time.
The ladies of the W. c. T. L. will hold
their next meeting ON Friday, Jan. 18th,
with Mrs Chas II. Parmaee
The ladies' Of the Congregational society
held very pleasant sociabe at their par
lors on Wednesday evening
On Tuesday evening DR.. Rice received a
despatch announcing the death Of his sister,
Mrs Dickinson, at Barre The doctor drove
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In Brattleboro Dec ~ by Rev. F. J. Parry
Edwin H. Brown and Mary +. Leonard, both OF
lummprstOn.
In Brattleboro. Dec. 81, by Rev. F. j. Parry
Henry owen Leonard and Mary j. Stone, both Of
Brattrboru
In Brattlehoro, Jan /, by Rev. f. j. Parry
assisted by Rev. G. q. Day. Frederick W, kueci
aud Luella G. Newton, both Of Brattlrboru.
In Brattleboro, Jan, !, 10y Rev. T. j. Parry
Fred \. Watson and Minnie Carpenter, both u
Swanzea, " H.
In Brattlrboro. Jan. !, 10y Rev, T, W Illmau
Iudsun A. Alexander aud Emma 4. Shephardson
both of Gulfurd.
In Braitleboro, Jan, /, by w. 5. Newton, Esq
Ernest A. Carey and Matte j. Colburn, both Of
Chesterfield, y. IL.
In Marlboro, Jan /, by Rev. o. f. Thayer, f
l. Tyler and Addie /. Johnson, both Of Marlboro
In South Londonderry, Jan. /, by Rev. O. =
Fuller. Frank Dey and Jennie Beldmg.
In Londonderry, Jan. /. by Rev, o. 7, Fuller
Frank sparrow aud Mary Whitman.
In Westmorrlaud, Dec ~. by Rev. s. II Nc
Corster. D. D. Ralph T. Proctor of Brattlebor,
and Jennie Chase of Westmureland