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The Newtown bee., 1889-08-16
Saugatuck Valley Prospects.

As the result of inquiries which certain Westport parties have made in New York concerning the Shepaug and the men who control it, a number of subscriptions to the stock of the Saugatuck Valley road were doubled, last week. The She paug syndicate has also been offered par for block of the stock, but it simply buttons up it's pockets and smiles peace fully. It ''really doesn't care to sell, you know" and, although the Westport sub- scriptions have not yet reached the re- quired limit, the committee now descend ing on outside towns (Redding this week, Newtown next) are confident of success. The sudden rise in Shepaug stock and the evident anxiety of those who had looked closely into the matter to put more money into it is thus accounted for:
 In it's present capacity, the Shepaug, Litchfield and Mortimer road begins and ends in air. There is not and will not be any great increase of business at either terminus or along the line. But with the Westport extension tapping the Consoli-
 
 road could put into it's own pockets thousands of dollars which DOW pass on to other corporations. And again, with an extension to the north, still greater amount of freight and number of passen- gers could be obtained. Particularly would this be true if, as good authority says will soon happen, the road reaches north to the Boston and Albany, which is as powerful corporation as the Con- solidated and has as much capital (with- ill a million or sO), with quite as much traffic. Rumor says that the B. and A. is favorable to this and has already promised to send large quantities of freight over the new line, as soon as com peted. And it is not without the range of possibility that the Boston and Alba ny, seeing the benefit such road would ! be to them, might desire to operate it in conjunction with their system; possibly, even, to lease it for go years.
 | With the curves and grades in it's pres ent line, the Shepaug is better adapted for freight than passengers; but the ex- tensions on either end, when built, will probably have less grade and fewer curves.
 Civil Engineer Bowler and men have departed from Westport and are now en gagged in surveying one of the ''connect ing links" from Litchfleld north.
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A Sunday Ball Game.

About 800 people witnessed the game of ball between the Danburys and Glens on the Glen ground and were wild all through the game. Though the visitors were big enough to eat our boys in gray, they can't do it playing ball. The first inning opened with the visitors at the bat and that unlucky inning was bad one; two hits and passed balls gave the visitors , runs to the Glens l. Our peo- pie were looking for rope, while Danbu- ry people were standing on their heads with joy. The 200-pound catcher of the visitors had q smile all over his face, but then our boys played ball after that in- ming. It was goose eggs for all up to the fourth inning and the Glens got three more runs by sharp playing. Danbury laid another goose egg in the fifth inning, while our boys crossed the plate four stood to ,, Glens leading. Sharp play ing on both sides prevented any more runs until the eighth inning, when the visitors got four runs, placing them ahead by the score of 9 to s. In the ninth inning, the Danburys were shut out and the visitors came to the bat, but all they could get was one, tying the score. Then came the struggle. The visitors had two men on bases, but Kane kept the ball going over the plate and they didn't get in. Then came our boys to the plate and the crowd was so thick that there was hardly room to breathe With two men on bases, Collins retrieved his errors in the first inning by banging a two-bagger, bringing ill two runs ane the game and there was sick lot O Danbury people.
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Norman B. Glover,

i Norman B. Glover, one of the oldest men ill town and member of one of Newtown's ancient families, died at his residence in the Street, Tuesday night
 He was S3 years of age and his death was caused by old age. He had had q long and active life, but. for the past few years, has been crippled by a broken leg. He was twice married, his first wife be- ing Miss Esther Hawley of Southbury, by whom he had four children: Booth F. of New Orleans, E. Leroy of Danbu- ry, Mary (who died in New Orleans), William II. Mrs Glover died in 1s41 for his second wife, he married Miss Amelia Gilbert of Kent. They had one daughter, Julia, who married H. l.. Beers, now of Oil City, Penn., and has since died. Mrs Glover survives, but has been helpless for two years and is partially paralyzed.
 Mir Glover, who was one of the most widely known of Newtown's older men, was one of a family of 12, of whom but one, Mrs Volucia Botsford of Danbury, survives. George H. Glover, who died in Branford, last week, was brother. Norman B. Glover began his married life in Hanover, on the place now owned by Miss Mary Bradley. He afterward moved to his fathers place and built the house occupied by c. c. Bartram of Han- over. Later he moved to the Street and fitted up the old Harry Beers place.
 He was member of Trinity church and the funeral, which will occur at the house, Friday at l p m, will be attended by Rev G. NJ. Wilkins. The interment will be in the Village cemetery.
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Rolling Stock Surprises.

Stockholders in the New England Roll ing Stock Co. have received circulars from William T. Haviland Of the law firm of Stoddard, Bishop & Haviland, Bridge port, who is receiver of the company. Frederick II. Mills, then of Bridgeport, but now western man, brought suit against John Hurd, the great mogul of the New England Co.,, to wind up it's af fairs. He was successful enough to cause the appointment of Haviland as receiver, some time ago. This circular, dated Au- gust 7,lsays that holders of this stock are entitled to Sic for each share. Blanks are also enclosed, which, when filled out and certified by a justice of the.peace or other proper magistrate, may be deposit ed in any bank and forwarded for collect ion. This must be promptly attended to, for each draft must be presented to the receiver before December I, 1889.
 This will be good news to the stock holders here and elsewhere, who feared that the stock was now entirely worth less. The Consolidated Rolling Stock Co. absorbed and continued the business of the insolvent company and two shares of this were given for one share of ths l Consolidated stock. The New Englant was at one time quoted at $50 per share
 This is now paying q fair per cent an, the money received from the receiver i
 ms good as m unexpected legacy,
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Having done their duty well, the com mittee of arrangements for the firemen's picnic are resting on their oars, hoping for fair weather and large attendance. The picnic will occur Monday, 18th, at Parlor Rock, which is far more attract i've now than ever before. The train will leave Hawleyville at s 90, Newtown at 9 02 and Botsford at 9 12 q m and will leave Parlor Rock on the return at B. Besides the ordinary amusements on the grounds, such as skating, rowing, etc.. game of ball will be played on the dia- mond west of the track. The Glens will play the.Rosebuds of Bridgeport,a strong amateur team, whose previous games with the Glens had been postponed by rain. Game will be called at II m. At 3 p In, Capt Paul Boyton will give an ex- hibition of his swimming powers, similar to that given while travelling with Bar mum. Fare for round trip is but soc; all can afford to go and give the firemen lift
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Midsummer Corners.

Many have left hotels and boarding houses within the past week, but new ar rivals, both transient and regular, con- tinue to enroll themselves among the ad- mirers of Newtown.
 Among those at Dicks Hotel are Will son Sisters, Bridgeport; H. r. Read and wife, E. r. Driggs, Brooklyn; J.W. Les trande, New York; VIII. Rider, Danbu- ry; Abram Hartt, New York; Burtis $. Hartt, J. c. Bloom and wife, Emma l.. Bloom, c. Belle Bloom, Brooklyn; Dr and Mrs Dwight Smith, E. F. Loveland and wife, MT and Mrs Minthorne Tomp- kins, Arnold ". Brunner, New York; c. Morse, South Norwalk; A. M. Marsh, Egbert Marsh, Bridgeport; sc. Pitt, C.. II. White, New York; F. k. Kimberly, New Haven; J.E.Hunt, South Norwalk :; J. k. Lancraft, w. l.. Goddard, c. N. Hotchkin, New York; F. A. Bemis, Springfield; Charles E. Hubbell, Bridge port.
 Regular boarders at the Grand Central include I. w. Birdsey and wife, Bridge port; Will Mitchell, NJ. D., Florida; r. H. Livermore, Warner, Bridgeport George Y. Sandals, New Haven; II. II Perry, Mrs II. II. Perry, Miss Perry, O. H. Perry, Southport; John B. Hubbel and wife, Henry A. Hubbell, F. $. Ste vens and wife, Bridgeport; AIr and Mrs Frank E. Davis, Northampton; Mrs "
 H. Perry, Miss Mayher, F. J. Banks an6
 wife, Miss Kerr, Bridgeport; F. D. Wat
 son and daughter, New York; Mrs E
 Kapral, Miss Maud Kapral. Transients
 W. Tryday, Philadelphia; Rev NJ. E. Me
 Cartan, Chester; Hubert J. English, Ed
 ward Kerwin, New Rochelle; D. Hunt
 New York; George Newheim, Bridge
 port; O.C.Childs, Syracuse; FL. Squin obaI, O.S. Mallett, Long Hill; Edwar, Hawley and wife, Bridgeport; Mir ans
 Mrs Fred L. Wilson, Dr and Mrs W. c , Vile, Danbury; Dr F.B. Downs, Bridge port; F.M .Olmstead, Birmingham; Pro : c. l.. Walker, Amherst; R. c. Broad , bent, Philadelphia.
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A grand days sport was enjoyed, Fri day, by Judge DeForest of Bridgeport, SheriR Hayes of Stepney, W. Tryday of Philadelphia, Sheriff Glover, Landlord Houlihan, Constable Kelly, who spent the day on Taunton lake. All had ex- cellent luck, nearly so bass, pickerel and eels.being secured; but the best catch was made by Mir Houlihan, who captur- ed n fine bass, weighing four and half pounds, one of the largest taken from the lake in a long time.
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S.W. Buckingham, Seymour's butcher, with his usual alertness, was in town, Monday, and bargained with ex-Senator W. N. Northrop for 2G head of the choic- est beef cattle to be found, some of them weighing nearly l400 pounds live weight. Mir Northrop's record is famous in keeping nothing but choice stock. Sey- mour people are to be envied.
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Hon M. J. Cavanaugh was delegate from Newtown Hook < Ladder Co. to the State Firemen's convention at Hart ford, this week. When the test of hose was made, that made by the Jersey Car Spring Co.,, at Jersey City, at which many Sandy Hook men are employed, was far ahead of others.
The Newtown bee., 1889-08-16

When the Saugatuck Valley men and friends appear in town, Tuesday, they will find warm welcome. They are ex- pected to make headquarters at the Grand Central, where Mir Houlihan knows so we'll how to entertain. Here, also, they will be met by Newtown people who are or who hope to be interested in the road and ways and means will be discussed.
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Those who have the pleasure of listen ing to the semi-weekly concerts of the Danbury band are loud in their praise of this excellent organization. A party of Newtowners who were in Danbury on one of their concert nights were cnthusi- astic over the music and hope that suilic- tent funds may be raised by subscription to induce them to give a concert here, ere the season closes.
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nID you ever stop to think how easy it is
 u to please & pig? That pig of yours, that goes whining around all day because you send all your milk to New York, would puton a smiling countenance that would last for Il milk from my Creamery; and all it would cost you would be h cents. k. l.. JOHNSON, Newtown.
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On account of the sudden death of Mrs John G. Gay, librarian, the fair which was to have been given by the Newtown library association was post poned until Tuesday afternoon and even ing, August 20. We hope that all who were solicited for refreshments on that occasion and others who are interested will respond without further notice.
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Recent guests of Mrs Addic Nichols |: Mir and Mrs A. Perry, two children and nurse, Mir and Mrs Charles Bennett of Fairfield; Mir and Mrs Lester Peek, Miss Fannie W. Beecher of Bridgeport; Miss Mabel Wilder of New York; Miss Carrie Brown, Josie Brown, Miss Gertrude Me- Kee of Brooklyn; Mrs D. NJ. kinner, Miss Susie Benedict Kinncr of West IIa- ven; Miss Fannie Hewitt of Brooklyn.
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A concert company of superior merit, the Hotchkin family, will occupy the Town Hall, Monday evening, August 10. The concert, which consists of vocal and instrumental music and whstling solos, with bell ringing, will be given under the auspices of Dicks hotel; sufficient guarantee of the character of the com pany. Admission B and 50c. Reserved seats may be obtained ut Dicks hotel. The program:
 PAItr l. Overture, Bridal Rose" Yiolins, Cornot, Flute, Piano. Family.
 XylophOne Solo, "Concert Polka" Miss Anna.
 Swiss Bells, "Blue Bells of Scotlnnd," Fam. fly.
 Quartette, Forge in the Forest" Mandolins and Guitar. Family.
 Vocal Solo, cone Day" Miss Julin. Violin Solo, Springs Awakening" Miss Hattie.
 Bell Duett, "Mcdca Gavotte," Misses Anna and Julia.
 PART II. "Medley" Overture Violet, Cornet, Either Flute, Guitar, Piano, Chime Bells, stan Bells Family.
 Swiss Bells, ,"Chimes ot Normandy Family Guitar Trio, Misses Anna, Julia and Hattie Whistling Solo, ''Thine own," Miss Anna stan Bell Solo, "Italan In Algiers," M iss Julia.
 Vocal Solo, Miss Julia.
 Autoharp Solo, Miss Julia. Swiss Bells, "IIoses and Thoms," Family.
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Preparations for the grand mid-Sum- mer hop, to be given at the Town Hall, Saturday evening, by the guests of Dicks hotel, are fully complete. It will be a full dress affair, the most ele- gant, doubtless, that will be given dur ing the season. Music will be furnished by Wheeler & Wilson's famous orches- tra, dancing to which will begin prompt ly at 8. Nearly 300 invitations were sent out and most of the recipients have significd their intention of being present. A number of distinguished people from out of town will also grace the hall with their presence. Refreshments are to be served from 10 to II at Dicks hotel.
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nIsTRICT OF NEWToWN, ss., Probai

u Court, August F.
 Estate of MICHAEL MCMAHON, late of Newtown in said district, deceased
 The. Administrator having exhibited his ad- ministration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it is
 ORpERED--That the l7th day of August, 1889 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon at the Probate Office in Newtown be and the same is assign ed for d hearing on the allowance of said ad. ministration account with said estate, and this Court directs the administrator to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order in some newspaper having circulation in said District and by posting a copy on the public sign-post in the Town of Newtown where the deceased last dwelt. Attest, VIM. J. BEECHER, Judge.
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Miss Grace Judson returned, Friday, from trip to the shore resorts, includ- ing Fenwick Hall, Black Rock and Man tic, where, in company with Miss Cert rude BIdwelI of Meriden, they have giv- en musical and elocutionary entertain ments.
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Patrick Lennon of Bridgeport was a visitor in town, Sunday.
Born, August }, a l0-pounds son to Mi and Mrs John Frank of Huntingtown.

bOIhs Nus, uSb q Ip- poihtiS Soii cp AhA and Mrs John Frank of Huntingtown.
 Saturday evenings meeting of the Knights of Columbus was lengthy and important. Besides the usual amount of routine business, nine candidates were initiated. They were: Patrick McCar- thy, Martin Talty, Michael Blake, Pat rick Bradley, ST, James Farrell, Frank McGran, Dennis Keane, James McGrath, James Norton. A communication was also received from the Norwalk council, inviting Putnam council to be present Thursday, 18th, at the picnic on the Nor walk fair grounds, given by Norwalk council. Similar invitations were sent to all lodges in this district, including. be- sides Newtewn, Stamford, Bridgeport, Danbury, New Milford, Bethel, Green wich. As no action was taken on the communication, the council did not at trnd in a body, but was represented bya few individuals.
The Newtown bee., 1889-08-16

Carrie, oldest daughter of w. K. Stone of Kent, has bilious typhoid fever and is considered very sick child. Her moth- CT was once Miss Mary Charlotte Gilbert of NewtOWn.
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We hope that the fair of August 20 will be well patronized, as it is highly important that funds be raised immedi- ately, if the library is to be sustained.
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The goods of the late Rev James Me- Cartan will be sold at auction, Saturday at ? P m, at the sign post.
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The Glen colts, after defeating the Sandy Hook colts l2 to II in a ten-inning game, on Sandy Hook grounds, did them up again by score of l2 to l.
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A UCTION-sale ot Real Estate. The fal

A UCTION-Sale ot Real Estate. The farm
 A of William E. Beardsley containing ll5 acres, situated in the Town of Monroe will be sold ut Public Auction Saturday, August 24, 'S9, at l PM. Said Farm is divided by high way into three tracts. The Homestead con- tains 30 acres, with the buildings thereon standing; the other two pieces contain 30 and 35 acres. Each piece is suitably divided into Meadow, Pasture and Wood land and all is well watered. This Farm will be sold as a whole, or separately, to suit purchasers. Terms made known at time of sale. E. HAW- LEY, Conservator. Monroe, August :, 1889.
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The funeral of Miss Katie Haugh, who died, Tuesday, was attended, Thursday moruihg, from St. Rose church. The in terment was at St. Rose cemetery.
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Turney Northrop is in Bridgeport learning the carpenters trade with Saw age x Smith
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Misses Lulu and Eva Hathaway of Brooklyn, N. |. and Mrs +. N. Betts Of Woodbury~are visiting Dr Betts Of the Hook,
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Mr and Mrs l.. F. Jones and Miss Mar ion Jones of Great Harrington, Mass, have been guests of Mrs l.. J. Wright.
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Mrs Frank Stillman and two children from Bridgeport visit Mrs J. NJ. Black man in the Glen.
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Master Eddie Baker of Brooklyn will sing at the morning service at Trinity, next Sunday.
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Misses Hattie and May Parmelee of Wallingford visit Miss Clara l.. North rop.
The Newtown bee., 1889-08-16

William Griffin Is practical gardener and Ia now enjoying third crop of peas.
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J. Wallace Hoyt of Bridgeport has been here.
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The worlSmen who have been at Mrs B. IIarris's have left.
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Arthur l.. Peck and sister, Miss Edith NJ, have visited in Danbury.
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Mrs H. c. Fairchild of Bridgeport is at Horace Northrops.
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Bueklen's Arnica SalYa

The best s:tlve in the world for cuts, brnises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and all skin eruptions and positively cures piles or no pay required It is guaranteed to give perfect saf- isfaction or money refunded. Price 25c per box. For sale by +. F. Hawley
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IART IL.

1t Is too bad that Sunday ball game! are getting so frequent in Newtown!
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Mir and Mrs John D. Wood of Vest port were guests ofMrs D. s. Hammond, Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1889-08-16

Oscar Pitzschler's horse came in con tact with barb wire fence, Tuesday morn ing and was seriously cut.
The Newtown bee., 1889-08-16

Frank 1T. Mitchell welcomed an addit. ion to his family, Saturday morning; q compound girl.
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Mrs E. Baker and son Eddie of Brook lyn visit Mrs l.. A. Dikeman.
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Mrs c. E. Peck of New Haven is svith Mrs Elizabeth Glover.
The Newtown bee., 1889-08-16

Mir and Mrs B. Lewis of Stamford have visited Newtown friends.
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YXTANTED-Two tons Of good Straw, at M once. Dicks Hotel. Ncwtown.
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God keep you through whatever path you
 tread, Through all your glatlness; When you earess your living, mourn your
 dead, Through all your sadness! Through whate'er harvest field your sickle
 stray, Whatever reap you; Aye, till Death bind my sheaves, I'll weeping
 say, God keep you!"-[J. II. Brisbane. II. s. Blackman, the Hawleyville grocer, announces that he will sell tor cash only, be- ginning September l, which will enable him to greatly reduce prices. Lightning and Mason's fruit jars are the best and sold at lowest prices by E. F. flaw ley
 New line of surah silks in the new shades; also fancy towels, tidies etc, at E. F. Flaw ley's.
 Choicest new timothy seed, just in at k. F. Hawlcy's. A new line of those scarfs and four in hands lett at E. F. Hawley's 20e, three for soc; would be cheap at 25c.
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NTOTICE--A committee of the School Boarsl
 LIN E. T.. Johnson and w. J. Brew, will meet nt the Academy. Wednesday, August 2l, at 2 A. M. for the exAminati0n of teachers Can-i quested to be present. T. J. NORTHROPs Sec. faffI-ys s4
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4 ,ARD-The undersigned desires to publicly o thank all his friends and neighbors who afforded aid and comfort to himself and fami- ly during the time of his late disability from n broken limb. HOMER CONGO.
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TX STRICT OF VIEWPOINTS ,ss. Probate Court

| INISTKICTUF NEW IUW 2, N,sS.TFUUHIe CUuFf' lS August F. 1889.
 Estate Of REV JAMES McCARTAN, late Of Newtown, in said district, deceased.
 The Administrator having exhibited his administration account with said estate to this court for allowance, it is
 ORDERED-That the iish day Of August 1889, at two o'clock in liie afternoon at the Probate Office in Newto~n be and the same is assigned for hearing on the allowance of said administration account with said estate, and this court directs the administrator to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this or der in some newspaper having a circulation in said district and by posting copy on the public sign-post in the town of aewtoWn, where the deceased last dwelt.
 W.J. BEECHERs Judge.
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GRAND CONCERT
 By the HOTCHKIN FAMILY CONCERT co. AND BELL RINGERS, TOWN HALL, VIEWPOINT, MONDAY EVENING. AIIG. 1Q.

Under auspices of Dicks Hotel. This concert is really meritorious and is spoken ot in the highest terms by press and public everywhere. new program will be rendered, giving an unrivalled variety of first class music.
 Tickets 35 and 50c, Reserved seats may be obtained at Dicks Hotel.
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.SOR SALE-White or brown Ferrets. Ad- II dress F. 0. Box 33, Southport, Conn.
 T OsT-Retween Philo Clarke's and K. L. | Johnson's, Il brown checked Coat, With Il red handkerchief in the pocket. The nnder will please leave it at the BEE OFFICE
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Choicest new timothy seed, just in at k. F. Hawlcy's.
The Newtown bee., 1889-08-16

new line of those scarfs and tour in hands lett at E. F. Hawley's 20e, three for soc; would be cheap at 25c.
The Newtown bee., 1889-08-16

New line of surah silks in the new shades also fancy towels, tidies, etc, at E. +. Flaw ley's.
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Lightning and Mason's fruit jars are the best and sold at lowest prices by E. F. Flaw ley.
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subscrfbed and sworn to before me this 18th day of August 1889. WILLIAM J. BEECHER, Commissioner of Superior Court for Fairfield County.