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The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26
BETHEL.

None but himself and the demon of rum can be accounted blameworthy for the accident by which William Kyle was dangerously hurt, Saturday night. Leav- ing Danbury about 9 o'clock. he rode to the horse-car stables on South street and was forced to wait for another car, as that went no further. Becoming i'm patient, he started on foot. A large, open car, with about 40 passengers, left in 20 minutes. A quarter of mile be- low, near the residence of Michael Wixted, near Carney's crossing, the car jolted over an obstruction, which, on ex- animation by Driver McGill, proved to be Kyle, dazed but not unconscious. The car had passed over both legs, close to the ankle. He was taken to the stables, whence Dr Watson, already in attendance, ordered his removal to the hospital. Drs Vile and Stratton were called in consultation, but it was im- possible to save the injured limbs, and the left leg was amputated below the knee. Kyle rested as comfortably as could be expected. the next day; but his condition and age (52) are against him. Rev H. L. Slack delivered temper ance sermon, Sunday morning.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

Mrs Martin Hook has had Mrs Wander veer and daughter of Coney Island as Summer guests, who returned home, Miss Julia Hook accompanying them; Mrs Gordon Davis and two daughters and Mrs Oscar Hubbell and daughter of Shelton also rusticate there.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26
Owen L. Hughes.

E The Wilkesbarre, Penn., Record has this appreciatiye notice of the late Owen L. Hughes, brother of John L. Hughes
 Owen l.. Hughes, who for many years was one of the largest mining and rail- road contractors of the country, died of epilepsy at the home of his brother, Henry L. Hughes, at Hunlock's Creek, July 10, aged 72 years. The funeral ser vices were held in Wilkesbarre, from P Richard street, the residence of his son Thomas. Rev B. B. Webster offici- ated.
 MT Hughes came to the United States from Llanarchymedd, Anglesea, Wales, in 1843 and settled in Pittston. He was an inside foreman for the late Samuel Benedict, who at that time owned col fiery near the l.. & B. Junction. From the management, he contracted for DOT tions of the North Branch canal. After the construction of the canal, he built the Pennsylvania Coal Co. Gravity rail- road from Pittstcn to Hawley and, fol- lowing this, several heavy sections of the Lackawanna & Bloomsburg road. The l.. V. road was also partly con structed by him. as also heavy contracts on the l.. & s. road. He then entered into partnership with his brother, John l.. Hughes of Hawleyville, Connecticut, where the contract for the making of the Shepaug road was followed ~by heavy contracts on the Naugatuck, Housatonic, New England and other railroads. He resided in Wilkesbarre and built himself handsome residence on
 Northampton street, now occupied by W. T. Smyth. He was the first owner of the celebrated Red Ash colliery, which he opened in small way and | afterward sold out to Senator Morgan | B. Williams. He was man of good l Judgment and amassed large fortune,
 but, owing to good-natured habits, it
 vanished in his declining years.
 | He had seven children, five of whom
 survive him, three sons and two daugh- ters, Mrs ". T. Smyth, now deceased,
 and these living: Mrs Joseph Weir ot l Omaha, Neb., Mrs Phoebe Roberts o1
 A AuuChIiCo. cOuu AIuShCss ohSiSSSA VI
 the Penn Haven new branch of railroad ; I Thomas Hughes of Wilkesbarre and ] Lewis Hughes of Massachusetts. Three I brothers also survive: Thomas l. I Hughes, farmer, of Exeter township
 John l.. Hughes, contractor, of Hawley- vile, Conn. and Henry l.. Hughes, farm
 CT, of Hunlock's Creek. Mrs Meshacf
 Hughes, who formerly resided in Wilkes . barre, but died at Anglesea, Wales, q <. year ago, was a sister. Mrs John B
 Hunter of Wilkesbarre is his niece His first wife was Mrs Ann Evans, {
 native of Merthyr, Wales, who died sey eral years ago and was buried in Hollen } back cemetery.
 Il MT Hughes was particularly fond o choral singing and many times expressed } desire to have Welsh anthem sung a his funeral.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26
MONROE.

Paul Belot has roofcd and covered q new building l6x30, for his poultry and stock. Mir Belot was his own carpenter.
 Dr E. M. Beardsley was in New York, early in the week ,on business trip.
 Seymour Johnson was home, Sunday !; Mir and Mrs Drake were to leave for New Hampshire, Thursday.
 Mrs Jane Powell, who was with Mrs Sylvia Mallett in Easton during the Winter, is caring for Miss Della Curtis i; her broken leg has given her little pain and the bones are nearly healed.
 Dr Sears, son-in-law ofF. D. Hollister, is to have charge of t new drug store at West Haven
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

The road through Pine swamp, which has been in such wretched condition since the extension was built, is to be repaired l; the railroad will build sluice to replace that stopped by the approach to the crossing and the town will rebuild that midway of the swamp; the approaches to the bridge will require about 15o0 yards more of gravel before it can be used.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

The coming nuptials of two children of the Prince of Wales and the call upon Parliament for the support Of two new royal families has started general dis cussion In England on the subject of money grants to descendants of Queen Victoria.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

Hitherto Alaska mines produced gold only to considerable sxtent. Quite re- gently, silver has been discovered 4at Holkham bay, the rock producing 600 ounces to the ton, with r to 9 per cent copper. There is quite rush to this spot. This beats Pohtatuck.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

The scheme for a worlds fair in New York in 1892 is taking shape. Mayor Grant has called conference of 800 prominent citizens on the subject. New York does nothing by halves, when fully aroused and this project, if fully carried out, will simply obliterate all previous efforts. But how many scandals the newspapers will find in the various conn mittees,
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

So valuable Is the stock of the New
 River company of London that Il single was recently sold for fl22,s00. The company supplies half of London with water and owns immense estate. Last year it's dividends were S2,610 per share.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

Prof Adams of Johns Hopkins univer- sisy says that he drew the material for the paper he read at Chautauqua, ''ITe- roes of Our Own Times" entirely from the daily papers and is surprised to find SO much really valuable matter among the driftwood in the passing stream of newspaper literature.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26
PLATrsvILLE.

Detective Taylor has returned to the city.
 MT and Mrs Mckenzie and MT and Mrs Disbrow of Bridgeport are spend- ing the week with Mir and Mrs c. H. Bright.
 J. F. Case is helping l.. N. Reynolds with his hay, but expects soon to go to Norwalk to take charge of an engine.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

Prof Charles s. Platt wishes to have it understood that he did not ask to be ap- pointed conseryator over the person of his father, William Platt, but that he asked that some suitable person bs app pointed, if the allegations in his applica- tion were found true. We are informed that there will be no trial, but that the matter will be arranged and disposed of out of court.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

Asthere was dissatisfaction in Gray's Plain district, special meeting was held, Monday night, for the purpose of choosing teacher. There was large attendance and unanimous vote that Frederick Chambers, the committee, en- gage the services of Miss Flora Curtis of Botsford.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

The North American Salt company has been incorporated at Albany. It had previously been known as the Salt Trust. The company will control about seven eighths of the salt-produeing concerns of this country and Canada and was organ ized under the advice and direction of the English Salt Trust or s'Union.'' Of the capital of $1l, 100000, about g., ,0oO, ,OO0i held in England.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

Another new ocean cable from Eng land to America is proposed. It is to run from the west coast of Ireland to the Straits of Belle Isle. and be an independ- -ent cable for Canadian purposes.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26
! Epoch.I

The transition from long. lingering and pain full sickness to robust health marks an epoch in the life of the individuaI. Such remark able event is treasured fn the memory and the agency whereby the good health has been restored is gratefully blessed. Hence 1t IS that so much Is heard in praise of Electric bit texs So many feel they owe their restoration to health to the use of the great alterat tive and of Kidneys, Hyer or stomach, Of IotE or short sfanding, you will surely find relief by using Electric blffers. Sold at b0c and 6I per boff3e at F. E. HGRIe8ss drug store.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26
SoUTHvILLE.

Mrs A. Wordin and children have vis- tied her brother in Bridgeport; Mr Wor- din spent Sunday with them.
 Miss Hattie has returned home, after spending two weeks with Mrs !. II. Beers.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

Lester J. Bradley, the freight agent of the Derby road charged with stealing it's funds, has had his case adjourned to the final tribunal, for worrimcnt over his trouble caused his death. last week. He took paris green.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

The sharp shooters of the Glen were out, Monday evening and tried their skill on 200 yards range. All were successful in pcrforating the target, but not the bulls eye.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

more suitable entrance to Putnam Memorial park will be provided, now that Aaron Treadwell, who has so gencr- ously contributed in the past, has donat- cd another strip of land to the park.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26
LONG HILL (HuxrlHGrox).

Misses Lucy and Hattie Beard take an extensive pleasure tour. Last week they spent in Boston; this week is spent at the c. L. s. c. assembly at Framing ham, Mass. and, on the way home. they expect to stop at Springfield and Hart ford.
 The hotel property at Rocky Rest has been sold.
 Miss Grace Gilbert returns to New burg, via Plainfield, N. J., this week.
 Miss Nina Peck of Birmingham has been with Miss Cora Bennett.
 Two of Mrs George Webster's children are sick. The baby has cholera infantum and grave fears are entertained as to Its recovery.
 Miss Cora Bennett had watermelon party, last week Thursday evening.
 Mrs F. J. Wheeler of Meriden is at her old home.
 Mrs Mary Wooster goes to New Pres ton, this week, for a visit.
 
 
 "No. all people don't drink lager when they are thirsty" said Druggist Lntx as he drew glass of old time root beer from his fountain for a customer at ss Wall street. aThey come here every day after this root beer and after they once try it they come again. Often they keep myself or 8 clerk busy drawing it, but we can, supply them all and will guarantee that they will find the drink good for the health as we'll as pleasant to taste."-f Post Note the prices quoted by the Bankrups Dry Goods Co. Of s6o Main street. They win do to sample.
 Mid Summer plumber at Charles w -AcCori's s7s Main street. Bridgeport Grand e sale in progress at John c. How lands shoe store. 4o5 Main street, Bridgeport J. J. Dunlap of ssa Main street, Bridgeport. has a fine assortment of 5ewelry- When entering the shoe store of c. H. Ben nett, ss9 Main street, the first thing to behold is the goods displayed in the center of tho floor and for moment it completely mys4zaes the observer to see the quality of the shoea. etc. and then to see the ridiculously low nG- ures placed upon the same. Mir Bennett ts only fulfilling his promises during his mia Summer clearing sale as regards rel1uctfon in prices on reliable goods It would seem vexY mwise to let such an opportunity to obtain shoes, slippers. etc.. at such mxrvelousiy low prices as MT Bennett now offers pass by with, out your personAl lnotice-1fBridxepors Roee-= Take avitalized Air'' for the painless sx.I traction of teeth. Any one can tAke n, you1x cr old. Endorsod by the leading phyutciAnas | as perfectly harmless. Admiuis&ered by u<6 Rector uhle, the Albany Dentis1s Of Bxz1SD l port, over 1ooo times during Gheir arst ysnx,5 practice Their method oflneerttne nxttGula1s teeth the moment az<er extncttpG fs jnst tl1 thing far any one who doemt wfsh to be <n6ai boxnassed by go1ng toc<h1eep for ev6n 6na5 4 perleot 1t is G1axsnt6ei1 end <h6 pE1CM rs
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

The Sandy Hook rifle club met at the range, Monday. Some of the best marks men were absent, but hope they will come to the scratch, next week: Charles Skeels l07, Charles Orgleman ls5, Henry Parkhurst 1S3, w. c. Parkhurst 173
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

The IIousatonic excursion to Glen Is- land, Monday, was well attended. The steamer Laura M. Starin took the excur- sionists from Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26
FAIRFIELD WOODS.

Rev Dr Plnmley of Greenfield preach ed at Hope chapel, Sunday evening.
 |. ". Johnson has raised his barn.
 Wednesday evening, 17ths company of young people gathered at William N. Judas, where they enjoyed social dance till the small hours.
 J. Matson has shingied hia barn.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26
GREENFIELD HILL.

 Little Flossie Bibbins continues under Dr Dunham's care.
 D. D. Peet caught happy family, six woodchucks and skunk, in one burrow. Dea Donaldson has a house full of city boarders.
 The School Board have made the ap- pointments for the different schools, but they are not made public until the con- tracts are signed it is thought that Miss Saran Hopkins will be returned to Burr's district; Miss Ada Burr to Deerfield 1; Miss McAlpin to Hollands Hill; Miss Esther Chapman to Banks South, half district shared by Westport; Miss Hat tie Jennings will probably teach one of the remaining districts. Who is to be Mr Gardnerss successor? is ruling question.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

The Sandy Hook Gun club will give their guns an airing again, Thursday afternoon, if pleasant, when 1t is expect cd there will be some excitement.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

John Clark has rented the Lillls store and has ice cream for sale, Saturday night and Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

The Misses Caskey from Sparrowbush,
 NY, are visiting their sister, Mrs R. D. smith, for few weeks. A. J. Smith from Bridseport also spent sunday in town.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

Rev MT Hoyt did not preach at Middle Gate, last Sunday, but will conduct a service there, next Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

By actual measurement, corn has grown between four and five inches in 24 hours in some places ill the West, the past week.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

W. H. Putnam, great-grandson and q lineal descendant of Gen Israel Put nam, died at his home in Brooklyn of progressive paralysis of the brain, aged r. At the recent dedication of General Putnam's monument was the prominent figure.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

Half a dozen from Putnam lodge, Knights of Columbus, attended the ex- ercises at Red Cross Council, Danbury, Tuesday night. The third degree was conferred on 20 candidates.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

Misses Harris of New Haven are at Marcus Camps, Mir and Mrs Harrison Weed of New Haven.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

Mir and Mrs Leach and daughter spent Sunday at George F. Duncombe's Broad view home.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

The new sl, ,50o, ,o00 amusement temple In New York, to replace Madison Square Garden, Is to be completed by April |.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

Rev II. E. Mead of Brookfield, who ex- changed with Rev J. P. Hoyt, Sunday, preached an excellent sermon.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

The crop prospects for Connecticut, as estimated at Washington, make q re markably good showing for this year. Prof Dodge estimates peaches 96, wheat 96, apple 92, rye 99, pasture 100, barley 9s, clover 100, oats 100. These pereent- ages are considerably greater than the general averages for the same crops throughout the country.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26
TRUMBULL.

Mrs Nettleton, Mir and Mrs Peabody of Bridgeport are at Nelson s. French's.
 Miss Carrie c. Mallett of Bridgeport spent Sunday with her father, T. A. Mallett.
 A man was sent from Bridgeport to take down the depot chimney. It will be rebuilt in the Fall.
 Rev E. II. Beers of Bridgeport will preach in the Congregational church, next Sunday. Miss L. H. Wooster is with her sister, Mrs Edward Norton of Goshen. Frank Burr is home. Dea Elijah Beach has laid the old oak en bucket aside and in it's place is a new rubber bucket pump. Mrs Stephen Park hurt her arm badly with a rusty hook; a Bridgeport doctor dressed it. Rev Samuel Hoply preached an able sermon from the text, 9Jesus Christ the same yesterday, to-day and forever I Mrs J. D. Brinsmade has c. N. Brins- ] made getting her hay. Sunday school picnic, July %, to Glen Island, if it does not storm.
 MT Tooley is laid up with a bad foot at his father-in-law' G. Boughton's. T Isaac E. Booth, who leans on staff for support, can go to Bridgeport witt milk and get back as soon as any of thu boys who have two good feet.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

Babies are dying in New York city I this season at the rate of nearly 800 week.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

New arrivals at Elmshade: James A. Johnston of California, Will Carson and George Doughty of Brooklyn, Ebert A. Hubbell of Stratford.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

Clarence Brown and Alfred Taylor of New York are spending few weeks with James Weaver.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

Mir and Mrs D. $. Hammond arrived at their Washington Hill Summer home, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26
zoAR BRIDGE.

To have the conveniences of the large plots of ground on each side of the rail- road at Stevenson, including the land ad- joining the old highway, they could be cleared and graded, giving ample room for teams at the depot, superior to almost any station that can be named. We can have these superior conveniences by sim ply voting to have the highway located under the trestle, which will never be loss or damage of one dollar to any per son in life time. This arrangement would add in the aggregate hundreds of dollars to the value of farms and homes. The railroad wants all the room at the trestle to get in their side track, to en- able them to part the tracks, so that they can locate the depot and platform at or near the old highway, which is the most convenient place. By refusing to have the highway located under the trestle, the road will be compelled to build an over crossing, nearly 30 feet in height and, if built of earth, it will be nearly SC feet wide at the base. The embankment and approaches will be nearly 40 rods
 long, which will effectually destroy all their rare depot c0nveniences and make
 it in the worst possible shape to be im-
 agined. The aiders and abettors of the
 over crossing, if their plans were carried
 out, would destroy all our nice depot
 cOnyeniences and every person going to
 or returning from the depot would feel to condemn, without stint or limit, the
 iniquity of any leader who was spokes-
 man, head and front of this infamous scheme.-[H. E. Plumb.
 Miss Carrie Madeline visited her aunt, Sunday.
 Harry Pixley, who has helped Stiles Loveland through having, is now help ing Beach Downs.
 William Holmes of Shelton caught a fine string of fish, Monday.
 Sidney Wadsworth, who has been night watchman for the Madeline Bros. of Shelton for two years, is now hayine flor A. J. Lum. John Dillon Killed rcd adder, while moving with q machine
 N. J. Houlihsn Of Birmtngham hss been at his place in Pnnkups getting
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

Seventeen were drowned by West Vii ginia floods.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

Frederick Chambers expects to leave, Saturday, for Michigan.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

Brakeman George Boughton, who runs on Conductor Dyas' train from Danbury, reaching Bethel at p m, had narrow escape, last week. He was coupling the engine, pilot foremost, to car, when his foot slipped and he was drawn partly under the engine. I've small bones were broken in his feet before the engine could be stopped. He was taken to his home in Danbury and will be laid up for a number of weeks.
 The Japanese lawyer at Elmshade will address the Congregational Sunday school, next Sunday.
 Conductor Louis Betts, who was badly injured at Bethel, some time since, while coupling cars, has returned to work and is run hing excursions and other extras.
 Will H. Sanford has been home from New York on weeks vacation. z
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

Messrs Walter II. Glover and II. B. Coger returned from a trip to Buffalo. Wednesday, with car of cattle. They report the crops very backward and hay ing just begun in central and western New York.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

A small pox scare was caused g Castle Garden by case of measles.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

Miss NJ. V. Nolan has returned to her position at the depot.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

Express trains in England are lighted by electricity.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

Miss Lizzie Wheeler is engaged to teach Walkers Farm school for the com ing year.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

Miss Mary s. Warmer, who has visited friends in Norwalk, returned home, Monday
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

Bridget Manion, who died, Monday, 40 years old, was buried on Wednesday.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

James Griffin of New York city has been visiting his cousin, John Donovan of Hawleyville.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

Miss Ann Blackman has entertained Lawyer Bennett of New Haven.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

Richard Barrett has bought the Johr Beers place.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

Born, July l6, in Denver, Colorado, u daughter to Mir and Mrs Martin l.. Lum. Ms name Is Maryettel Hawley.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

Now Mexico now wants to Dc a State.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26
The New Milford Gazette Bolles mer- rily along with not double column ad.

Messrs Abel IIolbrook of Great Hill and R. Chatfield of Woodbridge spent Sunday at Percy Blackman's.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

Misses Amanda and Lillie Gilbert are in Indian Orchard, Mass
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been declared insolvent and commission CTS will be appointed Saturday.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

Mrs Peter Ward and children Of Bridge port are with Maurice Leavy of Walnut Tree Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26
DANRURY.

J. A. Beal has sold his house on Town Hill avenue.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

VIII H. Sanford has been home from New York on weeks vacation.
The Newtown bee., 1889-07-26

Mrs Luther has had severe attack of cholera morbus, but is better.