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The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27
TRUMBULL.

Members of the Congregational church and society have presented Willard S. Plumb, organist at the church, with a handsome sum of money, slight token of their esteem for him and their appre- eiation of his labors as organist. Mir Plumb has filled this position for years with credit to himself and pleasure to his hearers.
 Legal complications have arisen re- garding the house and land opposite the White Plains school house, owned by Owen Lynch and now occupied by Frank odell. Lynch wishes to dispossess Odell in order to place another tenant there, but 0dell declares that he will not go un- til April l, when the time expires. Lynch employed Constable w. 0. Beach to serve papers upon Odell, warning him to vacate on or before January l; but 0dell, after consulting Bridgeport lawyer, concluded to stay. He will also bring suit against Lynch to recover q quantity of apples, which, he claims, grew on the place and belonged to him by the agree ment, but which Lynch is said to have gathered and housed. Nelson E. Beach ia said to be bargaining for the place, but it is quite likely that 1t will be drag ged Into the courts.
 A select party of young people gather ed at the home of James l.. Barber, one evening recently, to celebrate his 18th anniversary. Games were enjoyed and other recreations with sweet music from the B. B. orchestra. The hours went humming by, refreshments were served and the remarks and songs of the compa- ny were listened to with Interest. Prof Smith favored the party with q few se- lections on the violin.
 Peter Ferris has sold his milk route to Bernard Barske, West Stratford, who has had some experience in the business.
 F. &. Sterling has spent few days in New York city.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27
SOUTHPORT.

Sunday schools of both Congregation al and Methodist churches announced
 their Christmas festival for Thursday ev-
 ening, 26th. Atop m, the Congregation al school began it's festival, which was,
 until then, profound secret, but all the
 more enjoyed by the children and those
 of larger growth. The Methodists
 held their festival at little later hour and Santa Claus was present. Hevaried
 the usual monotony by appearing in a
 boat, from the deck of which he distrib-
 uted his presents.
 Both sides of Southport's all-absorbing
 question, ''Shall saloon be allowed to exist in the village of Southport?'' were
 we'll represented at the hearing before
 the county commissioners in Washington
 hall, last week Wednesday. The hear ing was on the application of J. B. Os-
 borne to sell liquor in the building own ed by simon Banks. Both Messrs Banks and Osborne spoke in favor of granting the application, but the sentiment of the villagers was so plainly opposed to it that the commissioners felt obliged to re- fuse the application. The opposition, it should be stated, was not to Mir Osborne so much as to the location as unsuitable; :; the same objection was successfully rais- cd some time ago, when application was
 made under different name. The re- cent acts of vandalism committed by supposed sympathizers with the saloon element against those more prominent in the crusade against it also reacted in fa- vor of the anti-saloonists. The majority of the people in the village are pleased with the result of the hearing and the matter will probably rest quietly, for time at least.
 A pleasant entertainment was given by the scholars of the Coleytown school, un- of Westport, teacher, Friday evening. The school is not large, numbering scarcely more than bakers dozen, but they were well drilled and carried out their parts well. The school house was filled with parents and friends, who lis- tened with pleasure while "Little Red Riding Hood" was rendered. Oracle Goodsell was "Red Riding Hood,'' and took her part prettily; Edward Bradley, the "Wolf'' who was about to devour her, was frightened away by group of fairies Lela -Coley, Edith Bradley, Clara Goodsell, Burr Coley, Georgie and Albert Moore); Flossie Coley was "Grandmother." This was followed by a representation of ''rhe Old Woman in the Shoe," the shoe being a framework set up on the stage, shaped like shoe. Miss Etta Coley of Norwalk was the "Old Woman and all the scholars were slowed away as "Children." Santa Claus disguised as beggar and re- ceived various vegetables from the pity ing children; then, throwing off his dis guise, he distributed Christmas gifts, mostly games, among the children. Abundant refreshments were served to the audience and Miss Weaver received number of presents from the scholars. The school house was prettily decorated with ground pine and hemlock.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27
BEDDING.

"Reddhlgn writes to the Danbury News that Bedding people do not object to gentlemen fishing or hunting in the town, but do strenuously object to hay ing their fences pulled down, cattle let into the growing crops, fish blown out of the streams by dynamite, setting the woods full of snares and hunting rabbits with fcrrits. He concludes by saying, sWe really feel that we have some right to fish our streams and shoot on our farms for ourselves and be able to find something when we do so."
 J. B. Sanford is now sole owner of Clover Farm creamery, Mir Rundle re- maining to assist him.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27
EAsToN.

The household goods of Rev MT Weeks arrived at Stcpney Depot, last week and were brought to the Baptist parsonage.
 Miss Plumb has returned from visit In New York.
 Fred, the French Canadian who has worked for Wake Bradley on the new road, has left for Canada, after slight disturbance in which he was concerned. Several others were attempting to secure houses, but were finally driven off.
 A son was born to Mir and Mrs Charles Candee, last week Thursday.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

During the last campaign, many ami mated discussions were had by New town gentleman who believes in tariff re- vision and Bethe1ite who Is an ardent supporter of high protection. The Beth el man was, of course, almost delirious with joy when his candidate was elected President. A short time ago, he met his Newtown friend and again opened the question of tariff and protection. Both gentlemen
 Maintaining, with no little heat.
 Their various opinions,
 the discussion waxed eloquent until, the Newtown gentleman saying that farmers were those who suffered most from the high protection tariff, the Bethel gentle man declared that, were the tariff remov- ed, foreign potatoes would be brought here in such quantities that American farmers would be forced to abandon the field entirely. "If the Mills bill had pass cd the 50th Congress" he asserted, ''you would find no end of foreign potatoes in market for almost nothing" To settle the matter, wager was laid and this question sent to the editor of the New York World and to Roger Q. Mills, au- thor of the Mills bill:
 1.-the Mills bin had passed the 55th Con. gross. would foreign potatoes be admitted free to this country?"
 Here are the answers:
 They would not. Even the Philadelphia Press rebuked the Republican campaigners for repeating such a lie.--GThe World.
 The Mills bill did not change the duty on po- tatoes. lift had passed, potatoes would still be dutiabIe at i5e per bushel.--[R. Q. Mills.
 The Newtowner has won the wager and his Bethel friend is hardly as enthu- siastic as formerly.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

Tho handsomest souvenir yet given away to patrons is sThe old and the New" now eIys rn by II. N, Ayres, Bridgeport. 10 encn pnf. chaser of se worth or over. It is reprdaen. tatIon of marine architecture showing the tln-
 ,,.ovcmcnts sinee tine early days np to the ,,r,acnt time. The souvenir is hAndsofne >Jort or art. imported and cannat bo dnpli cated. This gift does not interfere with yise nlano or sowing machine tickets noW klxen sway io purchasers at the sa'ne store Hot. N -ttbstnnding tho gifts. the very lowest pficeA i',r the beat footwoar prevail tt this ropu1<r &Hrxrt .--f WesfpoFter.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27
Marif Wins

We desire to say to our citizens that for years we have been selling Dr Kings New Discovery for consumpticns Dr Kings New Life Pills, Bucklen's Arnica Sa1ve and Elec- trie Hlttera nnd have never handled remedies that soil as we'll or that have given such uni yersni satisfaction. We do not hesitate to guarantee thefn every time and we stand ready to refund the purchase price If satisfac- tory results do not follow their usc- These purely on their merits. E. r. Hawleys drug
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

The ladies of the Congregational soci- ety will give supper, this (FrIday) ev- enlng and on every alternate Friday ev- ening, in the lecture room of the church. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Supper l0c; ice cream extra.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27
STEpNEY.

Co. D of the Loyal Legion has decided to have 2 Christmas tree, Tuesday after noon, 3ist, at the home of the leader. X cordial invitation Is extended to all menI bcrs of the company to bc present. and bring their friends. If stormy, the en- tertainment win be held on the follow ing Saturday.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

Liquor licenses are now granted in two grades, hotel and saloon, $200 for ho- tels and $400 for saloons. Hotel licenses were granted M. J. Houlihan, W. A. Leonard and Edward Taylor and saloon licenses to John Lillis, Mrs F. Carroll, Edward Troy, P. Campbell and s. A. Blackman of Hawleyville.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

All expecting to take part at the Con- gregational Christmas entertainment, New Years Eve, are requested to be present, next Sunday, when program will be fully arranged
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27
NEwTowN LOCALS.

The New England track was cleared, n few hours after the accident at the tun- mel, last week and trains were soon run- ming on schedule time.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27
nu.<len'n Ayn;na s,3va.

Tho best snixo in the wox1d for cuts. bruises, sorcs. ulcexa, salt rheun, fever sores. letter, chnfped handsy chi ilblains. corns and all skin orupflons antt positively cures piles or no pay re41ircI. If iS Kfnr<tnfecd to give perfect sat istActfon or money refuuaeA- Price 25c per box For anIo by E. N. Hawley-
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

Oliver Northrop of Palestine and Miss Lizzie Mallett of TashaM were quietly married at the Stepney Methodist church, Thanksgiving.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27
xsk I'll rriends Aboat #.

Tour ct>a8h can bc cured. We know ft, be- raUtr KCiups8 HalsafH hax cared so many cotSAN and 1olfs fp this community. It's re-
 aikI0 Ina he6n won entirely by it's XeuuiHt H4erIf Xsk fp5n0 friend who has nsed u wA&t hc fltIcka of Eeanp's Halsnin. fnHtt ~ n <{{i<llVI1e 70 pure. none go tffect- r,'s 'x <, ss st E s1<t'se fses Large bottles 5oc
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

rTyHIS GIGANTIC SALE begins Tues day, December l7th. We will not be
 left with single coat. if low, very l low prices will sell them. We man ufacture our own clothing, our name stands tor reliability and, when we offer Bargains, everybody comes.8 Cost or loss not thought of. Deep and Sweeping reductions in every depart ment. Overcoats, $5, 8 50, 75, Il 70, IA 75, IT 75, 19 75. Ton can save at least $5 on a garment by buying now
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

II. s. and Philo H. Nichols were called home from New York and Brooklyn by the serious illness of their mother.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

lt Is expected that Miss Lena Loeb, the "Electric Girl" will again appear at the Town hall, Saturday evening, Janua- ryd.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

The question of the day is aHow to keep the Irish dynamite excitement in q managed ble conditiOn.p Easy enough. Give each man a bottle Of pr Bull'a Cough Syrup
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

Four names were proposed for union with the Congregational church, last Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

D. Arthur Nichols of Brooklyn spends the holidays with his uncle, Philo T. Nichols.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

Fred uubbell Is home from school fol the holidays.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

Fred F. Johnson is home from St Ste phen's college at Annandale, for the hol- day vacation.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

F. Cannon has painted his house on Church hill.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

GIFTS. Silk and gloria ! umbrellas, natural wood, silver and ] gold mountings, for 9sc, $l B, l 50 to / $s;they rise by easy steps and at each price n generous moneys worth guar anteed. Fur hats and caps tor the cold weather for $l 5o to $3. Children's plush cassimeres and velvet head GOV erings that are made in the very lat est wrinkles for the little fellows, 50c to $l 50. Nothing but the best at low, very low prices. You will travel many a mile before you find the equal of our Xmns assortment.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

AUR ENTIRE WHOLESALE STOCK \ placed on our retail counters. Con- | tinued warm weather has left us D with by far too large Il stock and, rather thfln sell onr surplus stock at auction, we have decided to give our retail customers the benefit of this great sacrifice and have divided among our retail stores 5000 Listers, Reeters and Overcoats and give them q dynamite touch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-24

An interesting case in the probate court
yesterday was the hearing on the petition of
Charles Cummings of Manchester to place
his sis er, Miss Salona Cummings, under
guardianship. The latter is now "a years
old and resides with her brother, David
Cummings. bachelor. and her sister, also
unmarried and both aged A sbn-in-law of
Charles, Warren B. Creasey, has been given
deed of the farm on which the three old
people live, and is bound by a obligation to
furnish them with a home. Salona has
about $1,000 in money and now Creasey
puts in bill for board. which will be con-
tested on the ground that she is to have her
support Hon J. W. Bradbury, who is a
frieni of the old lady. appears in her be
half, and the Titcombs for the petitioners
II is not often that Mr.. Bradbury lie seer
in court of late years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-24
Entertainment at the Hospital

The entertainment = ason at the Insane
Hospital opened most fsvorsbly SATURDAY
afternoon. For the past few months the
usual entertainments and Sunday services
have been deferred. owing to the appearance
of diphtheria, but with the disappearance
of the dread disease the management pro
pose to resume the exercises aud opened
with grand open air concert at the bant
stand by the National Home band of Togu,
on Saturday afternoon at four o'clock. The
following is the programme Of one Of the
best arranged and finely rendered concert,
ever given at the Hospital
/. Orchestra March Rietze
z. Overture Martha, Fiowtow
s. Theme and Vsr-Rocked In the Cradle of the
Deep. Robinson
BARITONE Solo, Mr. holland by reqaest]
4. Hydropatsn, Gung'
D. Grand Selection from kiguletto VERDI
Il. Fantasia-b-m- of ireland, Sibold
7. waltzes-H ydropsten. Gung'
Especial mention should be made of the
baritone solo by Mr.. holland who gave it by
special request in Rocked in the Cradle OF
the Deep Sunday the regular service.
were resumed by the chaplain. Rev. J. B
Jordan Of this city The entertainments
will be continued if not interrupted by
another outbreak of diphthera which the
officers of the institution are hopeful will
not occur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-24

A sad incident occurred yesterday at the
Bath wharf Of the Lizzie NJ. Snow, which
p,ys between that city and Augusta A
Young lady, whose name was Miss Lille
Anderson, was brought down to De put
aboard the boat. She was very i'll,
and was to be taken to her home In Rich
moud. While arrangements for her com
fort were being made aboard the boat, she
died in the waiting room at the wharf. The
body wa, brought on to Richmond, &C 'om
panied by the mother and brother who had
taken her from the sea shore, where she had
been for health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-24

Read the hospital reports. raj he ssn- q
ary reports. read the me'licsi puhiict ions
read the d ily newspapers, sad learn no
vide spread IL he art disease. how 4 ticalt o.
detection il is TO most people, hoS many sitl
how sudden are the deaths il calses Tn y
read DR.. Flint's Treatise on Heart Disease
and learn what il 10, What causes it, whz
diseases it gives rise to, what its symptom.
are. and hov II NAV be attacked. If yot
find YOU have heart disease. ask your drug
eisf for a bottle Of DR.. Flint's Remedy
The treatise NAV be had on application Il
Mack Drug Co, N. 7. For sale BY C. B
Murphy 4 J. n. Mixer. septs4deodlwfol
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-24
A New ususta Author

The apnounc, III Mt made in our columns
yesterday Of the novel now being written by
three of Augusta young ladies. was doubt
less quite a surpr Sc to many of our people.
We now have anoth pleasing surprise to
introduce to them. Miss Gertie Cannon. one
of the young lai.es mentioned. has for some
time been engaged in tersry work, in which
she has become quite successful. under the
nom lie plume of Gertrude Morton" One
of her pretty sketches. Mistress Marian $
Light appears in the New England Maya
zine for September. 1t is study of seaside
scenery and character on the Maine coast
which is far above the commonplace and
gives high promise of future excellence in
similar veins. Miss Cannon is daughter of
our well known townsmsn, s. I. Cannon,
Esq, is graduate Of the Augusta High
School, and about % yesrs of age.
The wheelmens meet at Presumpscot
Park. Portland. on Tuesday and Wednesday
promises to be great event in the history
of bicycling in Maine. The races are q
feature, and it is pretty safe to affirm some
fast time will be made, Judging from the en-
tries which are coming in. Among those
who will contest the honors are Messrs.
West. Patton aud Merrill, all rapid riders.
II the weather is pleasant the attendance
will likely be large on both days. and the
spectacle will be one well worth seeing. II
10 understood 0hat several augusta people
will witness the races.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-24
Installation Exercises at the Unitarian
Church Tonight.

The exercises connected lin the installs
tion of Rev. Richard A. Griffin as pastor o
Christ church fUnitarianj in this city vii
take place at the church this eyeaing at
O'Clock sharp. They viii be IN accordance
with the following programme
Voluntary
Anfhem. Except the Lord Build the House.
Introductory Prayer
kes. Georgec {. Ciessey, Bangor, Me
Rev J A. s4vage. Belfast, Ne
Hymn si9 80 Father Of the Living Christ" &c.
insta ling Prayer.
Rev Dr. Thomas hin, Portland Ne
sernon- 81
Rev Brooke Hereford, Boston, Mas
Astiem. "iiark. Hsrk. my soul, angelic songs ar
Right Hand Of feIlowship.
Rev j. l.. Seward, Waterviile, NJ
Address 10 the Pastor.
Rev Il. IL Hall. Cambridge. Mass
Address to the People.
he, 6riudall Reynolds, Sc Rotary A. t. A. Boston
Hymns
Rev ). G Bsaeh. state Missionary, Dedham. Mass
BeDediction. Rev H. A. Griffin
As may be seen from the programme the
exercises include addresses from some of the
most eminent New England diynes Of thi,
denomination.
The sermon by Rev. Brooke Hereford viii
be in itself production of great merit as hs
il one Of the most gifted and able Unitarian
preachers in the church. The programme
promises much of pleasure and profit and a
large number of our people will probably be
present at the exercises.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-24
4 srAPLEToH aEsrDEucH IN
TEaED.


The house Of Mr.. Everett Libby in Staple
ton vas entered BY an unknovn party on Fri.
day night In retiring for the night the
family neglected to fssten one Of the win
dovs in bay window in the dining room.
Through this window the nliscresnt entered
and in ,ssversins the dining room d ,as . hich
had been recently oiled, left unnis akable
evidence that he possessed good ans.erstsns-
Ing BY the immense foot print. shieh be
Imprinted on the csy surface lie evil
IDENTIFY examined the lag Of the Land BY the
light Of match ~ the burnt stab Of one
vas found upon the 4 rot the next morning.
6oiaz thr' ush the diniSs-room and citing
room he came 70 the Darior door which was
closed This room vas occupied by ,so
young ladies' Who slept with the bed near
the door. The wretch opeHsd the door
.utiou'Iy but IL hi; the bed-ssad. avoks
the young ladies, and for minute the air
vas filled with chaotic mixture Of gir!s.
bed-ciothes, cries Of murder" help" 90
lice"etc and the fleeing form of the intruder
Who made the distance 70 the open window
in about three leaps and escaped in the dark
ness before the rest Of the family arrived on
the sceae Of action. No clues as to the
Identity Of the man OF his motives have been
discovered He was evidently not bent On
plnndefins the house as q fat pocket book
and fine lot Of silver ware were upon the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-24

Mr. J n. Wade /. handsome octette
Of pears at the Office yesterday which posses.
.esersl fine qualities The eirh, together
weighed 81 ounces, two were grown to-
gether. and all were of large a. anil NOS,
excellent favor. Trey were grown in Mr.
wade's gar,eD and are 4 u 'ss ereti' lbl'
production.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-24
local Notices

sE-The attention of investors Is Il vlted
4, the announcement of the Sylvanite Min
inn L Milling Co. of Colorado in smother
column. DR.. Norwin Green Of the Western
Union Telegraph Co. 10 president. and
mited amount Of the stock will be sold fof
the purposes of building reduction works
ard otherwise improving the property
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-24

Mr.. John II. Barton, one Of the prominent
citizens Of Windsor, came TO this city yes
terdsy to celebrate In quiet way the ORTIZ
dsy of his daughter. Miss Stella Barton,
principal of the intermediate school in the
williams District, this city. Among the
gifts brought wass quart of field rsspber-
ries, picked September 23-a rare Rift the
first of the kind with which this event vas
ever celebrated. The berries were from
canes of this years growth, aud were, there
fore, really intended for the crop of mex,
year. There has been 20 frost yet, and the
above product al 80 late date in the season
ia remarkable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-24

Produced from the laxative and nutritious
iuice Of California hSs. combined With the
medicinal virtues of plants known to be most
ticisl to the human system, acts gently
on the kidneys, liver and bowels. eheetuaii,
cleansing the system, dispellins colds anc
headaches, and curing habituAl constipation
aus2Td6wnrsrx
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-24
SO REWARD !!

arTen dollsrs reward will be paid fol
information that will lead to the arrest and
conviction of p.r'ies sIoig malicious mis-
chief around nv sa;-i hank.
JAS. n. WADE.
Augusta. Aug. 90. lss9 aus3odlm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-24

strange OCCURRENCE happened ls't week
at tho rc.idenee nj Mr.. Ivory Hayes On
one afternoon while all the family we're out
Of the room three large pictures which had
been hung in place by wire cord, broke from
their fasteungs at the same time aud came
csssbia to the d Dor The occupants Of the
house heard tue noise and rushed - the
room only to dnd the wrecks of the plates Of
glass and battered frames Of three
pictures with no apparent cause for
thei, falling. An examination of
the wire which is stout copper one
capable of sustaining the weight of man
showed it to be badly twisted but in all parts
1t appeared to be a. stout g. when hrst
brought into use. Ii was a strange incident
and may furnish something for those who
believe in supernatural manifestations to
ponder about.