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The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Mir C. H. Peck has the time tables of the Housatonic road in 1912, when R. B. Mason was superintendent and the trains ran on pine rails, iron plated. The road was then finished to West Stockbridge, & passenger and freight train funning each way daily. The freight left Bridgeport at 30 m and started from West Stock bridge on its return the next morning at a m; the passenger left Bridgeport at l2 15 D m and started from West Stock bridge the next day at II 30 a m, run ming up in six hours and a half. The fare from West Cornwall to New York was $2 50, connection being made at Bridgeport with the steamers Nimrod or Croton, which left Bridgeport at Il a m, stopped at Norwalk and reached New Yorll at p m. This required the tray- eler to stop over night in both New ' ork and Bridgeport on the trip. The Housa- tonic was then the only railroad in New England, stages being in general use, by which New Haven was connected with the railroad at Bridgeport twice daily Winsted by daily stage to West Stock bridge; Litchfield by two lines of tri- weekly stages, one running to New Mill ford and another through Woodbury to Newtown and Danbury by daily stage to Hawleyville. Passengers were warn ed to be at the station 15 minutes before the time advertised for the train to leave, I. Sherman, Jr, was then Bridgeport's postmaster, who advertised that mail agent had been placed on the HousatoniC road. There were two daily mails to 1 New York, one by steamer and the other by stage, daily mail up the Housatonie road and another for New Haven anG points east
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

The annual egg-eating match between Herman Lang and Thomas Kelly was won, this year. by MT Lang, who dispos- ed of P hard boiled eggs, while Mir Kelly could store away but 24. Last year, Mir Kelly won by 24 to P. The loser is re- quired to pay the bill.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Mir and Mrs A. Mum and Miss Mum of Brooklyn have spent few days at Dicks. NIT Mum, who is q prominent member of the produce exchange, is pleased with his first visit to Newtown and expects to return for the Summer.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Dr Wile's mother, Mrs B. F. Vile, fell down the back stairs at her sons home in Danbury, last week, dislocating both thumbs, besides receiving scalp wound and a cut over the right eye. AS Mrs Vile is over so years of age and has had several strokes of paralysis, the fall is the more serious, but Newtown friends will hope for speedy recovery.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Through the kindness of Miss Lulu Glover, St Johns church has been SUD- piled with convenient hymn-board. It is of polished oak, with spaces to insert cards bearing the ecclesiastical name of the day, the day of the month and the number of the hymns. They can be easi- ly distinguished from any part of the church.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

William H. Barnum was the most un- selfish man ever knew. He gave liber- ally of his time and money for the bene- fit of the Democratic party and never used his position as chairman of the Ma tional committee to advance the fortunes of himself or his personal political friends.- Grover Cleveland.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Miss Katie Martin, granddaughter of Mrs Edward Murray, returned home, Tuesday, after six weeks under Dr Ba- cons care. She is much improved and her limb is much more easily controlled. When she becomes accustomed to her high shoe, she will be able to walk with out a crutch and possibly without a cane.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Conneeticut's population for 1888, ac- cording to returns received by the State Board of Health from 160 towns, is 75s.- 662. In 6l towns, the total increase was 40, 900 and in 34 towns the total decrease was 10000. It is apparent that large towns have grown at the expense of smaller ones. Nearly every town of 5000 or over shows an increase and Bridgeport leads with 6000.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10
HAYWOOD.

Theodore, youngest son of Charles Barnum, died, Sunday, with lung fever 1; funeral on Tuesday.
 win stierle Is able to be about again, after severe attack of humps.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Don't be extravagant,b but rather be econom- ieal and take advantage ot the low prices which c. H. Bennett gives on his seasonable stock of boots, shoes, slippers. rubbers, trunks and bags. For further details see Mir Ben nett's new advertisement in another column.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

The Spring styles of Barnaby & Co. of AS Main street, Bridgeport, are ahead of anything shown in five years. The new ad. tells the story and the counters are loaded with ready made clothing to back it up. They take pleas ure in showing goods and their prices are low. The wide vale Prince Albert is a speciality them.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

The D. NJ. Read Co. of Bridgeport advertise for two good, smart young men to learn the carpet and upholstery business. As this is a firm which everybody knows and one that does large business, it will afford an excel lent opportunity for some young man to get a good start in business life.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

John Cribbins, whose hand was so se- verely burned at the Rubber, is improv- ing slowly. Connor Haugh and William Costello, who were also hurt. last week, returned to work, Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Willie Northrop and Willie Brown from Brooklyn came home with their un- cle, George o. Hurlburt, Monday eyen- ing, for few weeks in the country.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

A great manufacturers sale of elegant Spring clothing is in progress at the Park City clothing house, Bridgeport. The prices give an electric shock to high-priced compe- tition, for, in buying at the Park City, you buy direct of the manufacturer and save one smart profit ot the middle-man. It is a stock of Spring clothing that honors the Park City. See it for yourself.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Patrick McNamara, who has been pros trated several weeks with partial paral- ysis, grows gradually weaker, though he still retains consciousness and takes slight nourishment.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

The Good Templar convention will meet with Granite lodge on Wednesday, 18th, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the lodge. It is ex- pected that public meeting will be held in the Methodist church in the evening, to which general invitation is extended.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Look at the Poughkeepsie Buckeye mower made by Adriance, Platt Co. They beat the world for elegance of style and quality of ma terial and workmanship and the price-just ask L. B. Booth for that.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

The little town of Quitman, Ga., which has only 2500 inhabitants, shipped ,l00,- 900 watermelons, last season and is pre- pairing for even more, this year.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Besides the Deering mower, advertised elsewhere, Lyon & Hindley of ssS Main street. Bridgeport, keep all manner of hardware. poultry netting, door and window screens, lawn mowers, cutlery, fine tools; try them.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Mrs Laura Fairchild of Taunton, who is over so and is failing in health, strength and sight, visited her daughter, Mrs Thomas Stratton of Bethel, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Mrs c. c. Corson and sister, Miss Shep- ard, of New York have rented Miss M. c. Morgan's pleasant home in the Street and will spend the Summer here.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Mrs NJ. G. Marble has been at her home in the Street, this week. She re- turns to New York for a few weeks, af- ter which she intends to make Nswtown her Summer residence.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

A. L. Peck, wife and son and Mrs Ew- ing of Hartford are guests at Appledore. Henry Peck of Chicago and Mrs Cheves of New York have also visited there.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

William X Clark Co.'S phosphates are pro- nounced the best by those who have actually experimented with them in the same fields with Bakers, Goes and other kinds. You can get Williams & Clark Co.'S at L. E. Booths.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

A. II. Brown, boss weaver at the Mi antic mills, has left Sandy Hook to take charge of the weave depart ment of the mills at Bean Hill, Conn. E. A. Eggleston of East Lyme took his place at the Mantle. The weavers presented MT Brown with a smoking set and shaving set on his re- tiramant
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Frank Hoyt wishes to call attention to the fact that he is prepared to receive subscriptions to all newspapers at low rates, at the post office.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10
4 Thorsaehly aesd phosphass |

H.J. Baker Bro. New York: Dear sirs-- The AA phosphate bought ofyour agent prov- ed satisfactory In every rezpect- IL wasused on corn and potatoes. The yield Of corn per hcre, 10 bu4hels of 1ne coGn- 1ho potntoos Nere of excezlent qua7ity ano . 1a&Ue yie1d. T 2: z ! ssesos N 1. xsEs slslz
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

The best assortment of shoes. slippers. ten his and canvass shoes is at E. F. Hawley's. His stock is the largest. goods the best and prices lowest.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

E. F. Hawley has the prettiest line of ec cal icoes,bes make worth Sc ever shown in town. also the best line of 10 and s5c dress goods all new Spring styles. No old shop worn goods.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Finest assortment of straw hats for gentlemen, ladies and children; all new goods and latest styles, just in at E. F. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

It will astonish you to see the elegant pres
 ents in crockery and glass ware E. F. Hawiey
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Aaron Sanford has brought German from New York for farm help. The man and his family occupy Mir Sanford's ten- ement lately vacated by Peter Hall
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Druggist Bull of Sandy Hook has frightened up the exterior of his store and is restoring the ancient color to the woodwork.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

John McNamara killed huge black snake, five feet and five inches long, last week, near Botsford depot.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

List of letters uncalled for at post office. Newtown: Mir W. H. Bartley. Algigno veamato Carino. 1Tr Frank Davidson. Mrs Michael Tanks. Tmrick Prat. Mir Tyler Watson.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Headquarters for lead and oil. brushes and all painters materials is at E. F. Hawley's. Good pure lead l-ac pound; pure linseed oil at lowest prices; agent for Longman q Mar
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Now for a daisy. An immense lot of elegant combination suits, made from the finest quality of seersucker, never before wholesaled for less than $1 50 each, now retailed for $1 9 suit by L.. B. Booth and M. B. Terrill & Go.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

A praise service is announced for the Methodist church, next Sunday evening, commencing at 30.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

John l.. Sanford and James NJ. Black man attended the session of the grand lodge, r. & A. M., at Hartford.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Those open work lace piques in short pieces at l7c yard are selling fast, as they are a great bargain, worth 25c, at E. F. Hawley's-
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

John F. Plans. boss carder at the Mi antic, is laid up with quinsy sore throat Dr Sites attends.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

L. B. Booth can beat the town for hobby styles of mems and boys straw hats af low prices.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Miss Jennie NJ. Chambers has returned from Bridgeport, bringing with her her cousin, Miss Libbie Hawley.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Mark Hartt returned to Waterbury, Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Mrs Hartt is recovering slowly from her shock, though the vocal chords are still affected.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Lawn mowers at L. B. Booths. The bottom has dropped ont on prices and you can buy them very low.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Juvenile Temple, next Tuesday even ing, at 30; Scripture passage com mencing with c.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Bakers A phosphate. sl 50 hundred at l.. B. Booths.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

George o. IIurlbutt spent Sunday in New York city. ssa
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

The box which St Johns parish sent to St Mary's home, Baltimore, was val ued at $S0.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Ladies' prayer meeting, next Tuesday afternoon at 3 with Mrs II. l.. Wheeler.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Mamie, 12-year-old daughter of Mich ael Halpin, is suffering with hip joint dis ease, caused, probably, by a fall, few weeks ago. Dr Sites hopes to cure her.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Trinity's pews were rented, Wednesday afternoon. -.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Miss Susie J. Scudder has returned from visit in New York.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Bakers special potato phosphate. q 75 hundred at l.. B. Booths.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

The Paris exposition, one of the great est of worlds fairs, has been opened, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10
Norman Northrop is painting his house.

Rev J. F. Hoyt has spent the week in Washington, Conn.,, where he delivered a lecture, Wednesday, before the Y. P. s. c. E.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Charles Cavanaugh has traded horses with William Phalon of Danbury.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Mrs Lathrop is assisting Mrs Middle brook in caring for Mrs Hartt.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Trimmed hats for misses and children at L. B. Booths
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

George W. Ives and wife returned to Botsford, Saturday.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

s. ". Somers has been i'll with dysen- tery.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Britton sincerely wishes to thank 1ais fi{ Is and netshbors for tic kindness ten-s de5 him through time of sneed 1t he death
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Nice currant jelly only 1Oc pound at E. r. HaWley's.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10

Wheeler French of Huntingtown spent Sunday with friends in Greenfield Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10
WooDBURY.

l.. r. Eastman and William Cothren visited William N. shelton. He is slow ly dying with cancer and is a great suf- ferer. His wonderfully strong eonstitu- tion holds out remarkably.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-08
REFLECTOR
"BEYOND THE HILL"

Long. long ago, when life was sweet,
And days with love and hope replete.
lived where shade and sunshine meet,
Beside q rin
] used 10 gaze, with wondering eyes,
AWAY 70 where the hiIl-tops rise
Where, bending low, the purple skies
Caressed the hill
The blue rim Of the horizon.
TIE vaulted skies at rest thereon,
And over all the yellow sun
Poured mellow light
Ky fancy, with a strange unrest
Went often 10 the faroT crest
Or hills lowIying toward The west
With eager fight.
What strange new things beyond might hide
Ny wol Id so narrow-that, how wide.
What was il on the other side:
questioned still.
Till one sad day, my restless feet
Went out across the meadow-sweet-
Went gayIy out, the world to greet,
Beyond the hill
How long journeyed-where I left
The blue hills which the distance cleft
Or how, or when, Of hope bereft,
do not know.
The way led through a weary night,
And DER my spirits fell a blight;
The path grew rough and chill and white
With frost and snow.
II seemed the time was years and years,
The way, through leagues and leagues Of tears,
And /, Deset with doubts and fears
And longings vain.
The world found was wide and cold,
And hard and selfish; fame nor gold
Could comfort me; and grew old
Through grief and pain.
But sometimes through my tears would rise
Strange visions Of those purple skies
And wooded hills and golden dyes
That knew no chill:
And comforting my wild despair,
A low voice whispers: "Over there
Is life and love, and rest from care
Beyond the Hill
Nellie w. McVey, in America.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-08
POULTRY ON FARMS.
If Properly Managed the Birds Can b
Made to Ray the Taxes.

If Properly Managed the Birds Can BE
Made to ray the Taxes.
To make poultry pay on the farm
some attention must be paid to it.
Start with a good breed, give them
plenty of food and good warm winter
quarters. LeghOrns and Light Brah-
mas are good layers and make good
market fowls. l think it pays the far
mer to keep geese, ducks and turkeys
as well as chickens. Provide winter
house for each kind, well ventilated,
with glass windows, and so arranged
that you can control the temperature
within. Thus equipped, there is no
difficulty in getting eggs when they
are highest in price. Poultry should
be fed three times day, regularly, and
supplied with pure, clean water at all
times. A spring brook flowing through
the yard is the best water arrange
ment. Give a variety of food. l find
that sunfower seed is excellent, once a
day. Corn and meat, with lime and
ashes, will produce eggs. Supply
dSD6S anu uuSG VI WdllOW III dI W III.
The manure from the yard is valuable
and should be carefully saved.
Turkeys are harder to manage than
chickens, as they are not so hardy and
require more care in feeding and shell
tering from rain and cold. Young tur-
keys should always be shut up till the
dew is off, and during inclement
weather. After they are three months
old they will be out of danger. Ducks
and geese are profitable for feathers
and as market fowls. Wherever a pond
can be fenced in, so as to cOnfine geese
and ducks, they should be kept. They
bring good prices in market, when fat.
They should be kept in a yard, with a
pond in it. They thrive better, if yard
and pond are not too small than when
permitted to roam over the farm.
Every farm can support the various
fowls spoken of. without materially in
creasing the expenses, and if, properly
managed, and their products utilized,
they will pay the taxes.-COr. Ohio
Farmer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-08
REMEDIES FOR TREES.
Popular Notions Based Neither on Natur
Nor Common Sense.

Popular Notions Based Neither on Nature
Nor Common Sense.
Vegetable life is less understood by
the public than that of animals and
men. 1t is no wonder, therefore, that
ouacks abound who prescribe their
nostrums as sagely as if they really
knew something. One of the most
common notions of these fellows is to
bore holes into the trees, and, after
inserting sulphur or some other COM
pound, plug it up, relying on the flow
ing sap to take it into the circulation.
As well open a mans veins and inject
medicines into them. Trees have roots
which are their mouths. and any thing
that is good for them placed in the
soil anywhere near, these roots will
find. Repulsive and even dangerous
medicines may be forced down the
throat of animal or man, but we know
no way in which tree or plant can be
forced to take any thing that is not for
its good. Its instinct as to that is
never at fault.
There can be no doubt that coal
ashes spread under fruit trees are
often very helpful, aad as they show
little or no manurial value. there is
often difficulty in explaining their good
effects. One way they help is to make
a mulch. Coal ashes are light, and
the fact that they have not much
manurial value makes them all the
better for keeping down grass, which
depletes the soil of the moisture that
the trees need. Three or four inches
depth of coal ashes spread under trees
keep the soil beneath moist and cool.
If they are spread on sod they kill the
grass, and this with the decaying sod
roots make a fine feeding-place for the
roots of the trees. 1t is probable. also,
that under this mulch the soil itself
undergoes important chemical changes,
sitting its manurial elements for absorb
tion by roots. American Cultiyator.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-08
FARM AND FIRES.DE.

Glover should be cut reasonably
early. and especially so if the second
crop IS to be saved for seed. When
the heads begin to turn brown, set the
mower % work.
Whenever boughs of trees or vines
become troublesome lop them of, no
matter what time in Sle season. Cut
smoothly; don't mangle or tear or skin
the parts that are left.
"A well fed pig is a lazy creature,
and is disposed to lie around the build
ing and grounds where fed; but he
should not be fed so well as to prevent
exercise.-The Swineherd.
"A teacupful OF cream improves the
flavor OF asparagus. peas, beans. etc.
1t is also a good addition to chicken
gravy, and, used with sugar, makes an
excellent dressing for buildings.
The general farmer can scarcely
raise small fruits for the market, but
he does not do his duty to his own
stomach if he does not raise enough
for his own use. And the more he
uses the better it will be for him.
Apples, pears, ounces, hard
peaches and all fruits that need soften
ing. should be cooked in water till
tender, or if thrown into boiling syrup
it will retain its shape better. Fill the
cans brimming full and add hot water
if there is not enough syrup.
-Corn-Pudding: Crate the corn
from a dozen ears; season with salt,
pepper and little sugar. add the yelks
of four eggs, two ounces of butter, a
quart of new milk. Bake in a slow
oven. When done, beat the whites of
the eggs, pour over the top and brown.
-Woman's Magazine.
Because fruit is plenty and. con-
sequently, cheap, it can hardly be con-
sidered advisable to allow any to go to
waste. What can not be used to a good
advantage should be fed out to good
young growing stock, as by this plan a
better growth at a lower cost may be
secured. -Western Plowman.
TO protect sheep from the attack
of the gad-ny, which lays its eggs in
the sleeps nose, it is recommended to
tar the sleeps noses once week.
This is easily done by putting tar on
boards in the fields where the sheep
run, sprinkling salt over it, and leaving
the rest to the sheep.
Picked Cherries: Select large
ones that are perfect. Put one quart
of vinegar, three pounds of sugar, half
an ounce each of ground cloves and
cinnamon tied in bag, into porcelain
kettle and let them come to a boil. To
this add five pounds of cherries and
boil one minute. Pour into cans and
put the covers on.-Good Housekeep-
ing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-08-08

care about him at all; but they did for
his wife simply because she was not q
girl, and it was all working beautifully.
o, why did you turn up? Why did you
have Swift for godfather? Why did
he die?"
Would it have suited you to keep
up this farce much longer?" said Cap
tain Swift. gravely. but an amused look
passed in his eyes.
"Only Ire WHILE" said Jessica,
promptly. Il intend becoming widow
very soon-some of the climates out
there are so unhealthy-no one would
have asked any questions. One ac-
cepts any thing in London when it is
convenient to be credu!ous; but if you
are that horrid man please don't ex-
pose me yet"
Not till / am dead, eh?"
Il can't make him out dead now"
she said petulantly; but I will go
away, hide myself, never show my
face again.
That would be a pity; there must
be some other way to achieve widow
hood"
Don't be cruel. 1t is dreadful! and
know have been very foolish. But
really" she added, with a resumption
of her old quaint coquetry, Il can't do
more than ask your pardon"
''Yes you can; you can ask for my
advice" he said, extending his hand,
land. on my honor as a gentleman, l
will help you to get out of this scrape."
They talked low and earnestly for
the remainder of the journey. At
Edinburgh they shook hands warmly
and parted. But neither Jessica nor
Captain Swift went to the Towers.
Two separate kilograms informed Mrs.
Bellune that her expected guests were
unavoidably prevented from joining her
party; nor did Mrs. Montgomery Swift
again gladden. the hearts of her faith
full SWANS by her presence at the
fashionable resorts of late summer or
early autumn.
Three months later Jessica was
walking on the seashore only a mile
distant from a pretty village near
Bagni di Lucca, looking as fresh, crisp
and fair as before her first disastrous
London campaign, only there was a
new tenderness in the dancing brown
eyes as she lifted them trustfully to
those of a tall man on whose arm her
small hand rested.
"And so you are really, truly not
sorry that you never denied your mar
riage with Miss Wynne?" she said.
coaxinglY.
Not sorry at all, darling, as it saves
me the fuss of communicating it now,"
answered Captain Swift. I'm desper-
ately glad, though, it's all settled and
done with. "-London Truth.