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The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

When the church was repaired at q cost or $1000, a year ago, the Sunday school pledged $l500. Of this, about $20O re- mained to be raised and the plan, origin ated and wrought out by Mrs Charles E. W1llnot, was to build a miniature fac smile of the church, piece by piece, each class or individual giving q certain sum of money as the building progressed. The model was about 2x3 feet, two and half feet high and consisted of 47 piec- es, made by the Savage & Smith Build ing Co. The foundation was laid by ven- erable Fenelon Hubbell, who made gen. erous contribution. After the church was completed, there were recitations and songs by the Sunday school, follow ed by refreshments.
 A 500-pound safe containing q large sum of money was taken from the East Bridgeport store of the Village store company, Sunday morning, by two thieves who broke q pane of glass in the front window and dragged the safe fully mile. It was hidden in the cellar of Patrick Riel,s house, but was soon dis covered by the police and John T. Con- nelly and Edward Burns, who were in the house, arrested. Riel and his wife were also arrested. Connolly and Burns have been bound over for trial under l $1000 bonds.
 Miss Lizzie, only daughter of Fire Commissioner Henry Atwater, died, Monday.
 | President Isaac Holden of the Scientif- | ic society will give his illustrated lecture on GA Visit to Biscayne Bay" in the hall | of the society, Monday evening, 30th :; admi ssion soc. The lecture has been in- creased by the addition of number of | new views and will be of interest to even I those who heard it two years ago. Mir Holden says that the museum of the so- ciety will be open on Saturday afternoon for the benefit of the public, especially | teachers and scholars of the public schools.
 ing milk producers, supplies customers from an elegant new wagon made by Michael Lacey, Plattsville.
 Solomon Kelly has lea sed the property of William Scofield at tine northern enc of Island Brook pond and has moved there.
 r. N. Higgins has had new stone wal laid near the Higgins homestead, Henry Keeler doing the work.
 George F. Eckart, who has been fo | some weeks with friends in New York has returned home.
 The many friends of Mrs Maggie Geist who has been quite sick at her home oi North Main street, will be glad to learI that she is recovering.
 Charles Marvin of New Haven Ina been with friends here.
 Henry Y. Shelton, who died. Monday jS, was prominent resident of the cit, and had been concerned in social busi ness and church circles. He was at on time head of the old volunteer fire de partment and was a member of the boar' of education. He leaves son, Henr, T. Shelton, the lawyer.
 w. Minor Smith, J. W. Smith, A. K Church, r. c. Russell have formed tn Smith, Church & Russell Co.,, with a cap ital stock of $6000, to deal in iron, stee and other metals. It will be locate' here.
 Bridgeport is represented in the Wheel mems polo league by a team from tn Rambling Wheelmen, who, in the frs game at New Haven, defeated the Eln City whcelmen.
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Of paTalytic stroke received few days previous. Mrs Curtis was another of our old residents, so many of whom have re- gently joined the great majority. She had been life long member of the Con- gregational church and her presence will be greatly missed from the community in which so long and useful a life has been spent. Her family consisted of four daughters, all of whom are married.
 William Euerle is engaged in the kind- ling wood business in Bridgeport.
 Dr Iemuel Beardsley's practice as magnetic physician is constantly increas- ing, and he is kept travelling continually to visit his numerous patients, who are scattered all over the State and in New York city. His labors seem to- add to his genial disposition and he is as ready as ever to tell good story or point out the weak places in the physique of his friends.
 La Grippe seems to have struck town and most every one you see is suffering from cold and sore throat.
 Mir and Mrs Bland of Waterbury spent Christmas with Mir Silliman. They ex- pect to remove to Detroit, Mich, about January l, Mir Bland having accepted the office of secretary in new company or ganized in that city for the manufacture of brass goods. His eight or nine years experience with the Mathews S5 Willard Manufacturing Go. of Waterbury, who are in the same line of business, well qualities him for the position.
 The Cupheag club held special meet ing on the morning of Christmas day.
 Philo Osborn has been improving the grounds around his residence by cutting down dead trees.
 Rob Silliman has returned from a three months visit to Central New Y York, where he has been in pursuit of health and happiness. Judging from his ap- pearance, he has been successful in his search.
 A new railroad time table went into effect Sunday, 22d. The time of some of the trains leaving our station have been changed q few minutes and the Nauga- tuck down, which formerly left about 1 o'clock, has now been put at f 36.
 A large audience greeted the appear ance of Dr Hovey, who gave the third of the Winter course of lectures in the Town hall. The lecture was vivid descript- ion of wind storms peculiar to different parts of the world, illustrated by stere- opticon views of the devastation which follow in the path of the tornadoes which have so often visited the West. Many of the scenes displayed upon the screen were witnessed by the speaker and his graphic descriptions gave his audience a realistic comprehension of the deyasta- tion and ruin found in the track of tor nadO. Views of Charleston after the earthquake were also given. The speak CT referred to the recent change of many miles in the course of the Gulf Stream, accounting for the change by immense volcanic eruptions in the bed of the ocean and suggesting that this change of loca- tion of so large body of warm water might be the reason for the unsettled weather and violent climatic changes we have been subject to during the past two years. The lecture was the best given yet and was not only entertaining but highly instructive.
 Died, 25th, George M. Curtis, 3s; fu- neral on Saturday at } p m.
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EAST VILLAGE.

Mrs Warren Bliss and daughter spent last week in Bridgeport.
 David Blakeman has added more new windows to his house.
 J. W. Shanley cut the wire fences on Henry Plumb's road and the teamsters have commenced to draw wood to the railroad; a lively contest may be expect ed.
 The donation at the parsonage netted aboEt SIG for Rev MT Chamberlin.
 Fred Curtis went to work in White Hills until he became of age, but only staid week.
 Edward Stevens is clerking for Coe & White, Bridgeport.
 Reuben Stowe keeps number of chop pers busy.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27
DIAMOND HILL. BEDDING.

Miss Lillie Burr of Bethel spends her vacation at home.
 Miss Phebe Selleck of Waterbury vis- it's her aunt, Miss Polly Selleck.
 Friday evening, the scholars of the Diamond Hill school and friends enjoyed a Christmas tree, with appropriate exer- cises and small boy in Santa Claus att tire formed prominent feature in the entertainment. The teacher, Miss Grace pretty gifts from her appreciatiye pupils.
 Mrs Charles Rice and little daughters of Stratford visit their aunt, Mrs T.. B Benedict.
 A family Christmas supper at Edgar Fields, Wednesday,.
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ASPETUCK.

Mrs D. O. Banks is with her daughter, Mrs Walter s. Hawley of Bridgeport.
 Jerome Abbott is home for the Winter with his mother, Mrs D. O. Banks.
 Mir and Mrs Charles Jennings were given surprise party, Christmas Eve, the 10th anniversary of their marriage.
 Miss Annie c. Abbott was the recipient of handsome toilet case from her schol- ars in Stratfield.
 Rumor says that Mrs s. J. Grumman has applied for divorce from Jeremiah Grumman.
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 It affords us pleasure to an nounce to the people of New town md vicinity that we are about to give them a great ben eft. Notwithstanding we have always been known as the most enterprislng merchant in this section and that we have sold the best goods, in nearly every case lower than others, we be- lieve it is right to do the bes. we can by our patrons, thereby se- curing the largest amount of trade, but also the greatest num- Der of friends. From now until Christmas, we will give away large and valuable books, abso- lutely free of charge, entitled Famous American Fortunes and the Men Who Have Made Them" a book of 800 pages and AZ fine illustrations, the value of the book being $3 50.
 From now until Christmas, we issue a card to every person who desires it. As cash purchases are made at our store, the card will be punched and, when the purchases amount to $20, we will present to the person to whom the card was issued the above book.
 This is actually a present, as no extra price is asked for goods and we expect to be amply re- paid by pleasing our old custom CTS, besides adding many new ones.
 Come and see this valuable book We have made arrangements to sup. ply every family miles around. Come and see us and secure a card. If yo, cannot visit us, write and we vii send you card. You are bound to b. pleased by trading with
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

Co. K was to meet, Thursday night, to elect Capt Eugene Morehouse's success sor.
 A choral service was given in Christ church, at 6 30 P m, Tuesday, 24th, after which the audience gathered in the Town hall for the distribution of gifts to the Sunday school children. A pleasing va- riety of other exercises entertained the large gathering of children and their friends and a thoroughly pleasant Christ mas Eve entertainment was enjoyed. The children of the Baptist Sunday school had an entertainment in the church, Monday evening. Songs, recita- tions and gifts made up very enjoyable time.
 John Nalor, the new section boss, has rented the house owned by Mrs Clark Seeley on Strawberry hill and Is now oc- eupying 1t.
 The friends of Will Peck will be glad to know that he is rcgaining his health. The improvement is slow, but he seems to be steadily gaining.
 The shelters are having good luck in their business at present. The action of the tides around the new breakwater throws up large quantities of shells, which are easily gathered and the nu. merous men and craft engaged in the business are rejoicing in their prosper. ity.
 Capt Morehouse's resignation as cap tain of Co. K, Fourth regiment, c. ". has been accepted and now the question is, Who shall be his successor Tn, election Is called for Thursday night Lieut. Judson Is In the line of promotion but, as quite number of the member of the company reside In Bridgeport, l is not at all improbable that a man iron there may be selected.
 The choral union met Monday evening in the Congregational lecture room.
 Postmaster George spall presented tn BEE correspondent with button hol bouquet of dandelions in full bloom picked from his lawn on the afternoon 0 December 24. Why go South to fin, flowers in bloom in December, wheI they can be seen right at homel
 Mrs Mary Esther, daughter of Levi and Eunice Fitch and widow of the lat Peter F. Curtis of Oronoquc, died ol Monday, aged 70 years, from the effect
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EASTON.
MRS CHARLES s. CLARK.

MRS CHARLES s. CLARK
 About II o'clock on the morning of Thursday, December 19, Mrs Louise, wife of Charles $. Clark, passed away. She had been sick for less than three weeks and had been under the constant care of physician. Malarial fever, com plicated with other troubles, had en- feebled her constitution until Nature gave way and the faithful heart was stilled. A short service was held, Saturday afternoon, at the house, from whence the remains were borne to the Baptist church, which was filled with friends of the deceased. Rev MT Weeks conducted the service, assist ed by Rev MT Gilbert of Flat Rock M. E. church. A beautiful floral harp rested on stand at the head of the casket and on the casket was a lovely wreath of flowers with the words, "Our teacher. gift of love from her class in music, who filled three seats in the square body rendered appropriate music. The re- mains were inferred beside those of her father, Rev John Warren, who died about five months ago. The bereaved husband has the warmest sympathy of the entire community. Mrs Clark was only child of the late Rev John Warren, aged 49 years, 6 months. Mrs w. Macauley writes of her: 'Death has removed from our midst devoted wife, loving friend and, from the church, a jealous, earnest worker. At an early age, our sister uni ted with the Baptist church of this place. Gifted with a fine voice, she became an accomplished singer and teacher of mu- sic. Her beautiful voice, as it pealed | forth in it's sweetest tones, has been heard in our midst many years. As we looked upon the lifeless form of our de- parted frierd, beautiful even in death, we could not realize that that sweet voice was hushed in death, gone to join in that grander, nobler chorus above. Mrs Clark possessed an amiable, loving dis position, always having kind word for all whom she met. Discharging her every day duties with Christian spirit, always anxious to lend a helping hand to those who needed assistance in any way, she was a kind neighbor, a faithful wife, q true Christian. To our sister, death was not gloomy. During her SC. we're sickness, no one heard her complain She bore her sufferings with Christian fortitude, willing and ready to die, if il was her Heavenly Fathers will. With her hope founded on the rock Christ Je, sus, she has fallen asleep on earth, to awake in Heaven. At the funeral, Isis ter thou vast mild and lovely" and "Come ye disconsolate' were beautiful ly rendered by particular friends of the departed. Our brother and friend has the deepest sympathy of the whole com munity,in this hour of his great affiiction But we cannot say to our bereavcd brother, "Mourn not for your loved one, ' but "Mourn not as for one without hope" for we know Ut is well with her soul"
 "Safe in the arms Of Jesus,
 Safe on His gentle breast,
 hxrI IT IiS nBa
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DEERFIELD.

Mrs Benjamin White of Bridgeport has been with Mrs w. w. Lyon.
 School vacation of two weeks.
 Mir and Mrs Levi French have visited his brofher-in-law. Charles Nichols.
 Charles Nichols has butchered fine fat cow.
 Miss Mary Banks had narrow escape from injury, as she fell down cellar with . lamp in her hand.
 Died, 25th, Mary ", wife of Wilbert ". Lyon, daughter of Charles Nichols, 23 years, nine months.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27
HOYDEN'S HILL.

Mrs Emma Wheeler has returned to her mothers in Kent.
 Mrs Madison Wakeman visits relatives and friends in Bridgeport.
 Clarence Sherwood of RockaWay Beach, l.. l., is with his brother Everett.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27
GREENFIELD HILL.

Rev D. w. Prentice, who was called to Vermont some months ago, has returned to his old home on the hill and his many friends are pleased to see him again.
 Mrs J. Fulton, daughter of Mrs Robert Campbell, is ill at her home in New York
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27
CHESTNUT HILL,

Mrs Bradley Williams, who has been very sick, is somewhat better. Mr Will Hams has also been feeble.
 John Candee, who bought the place once occupied by l.. F. Patchen, has raised up and partly sided the house and is putting in new chimney.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

AT HAYNES
 This week Friday night, return of ssThe Fakir.''
 AT PRoCTOR's.
 Friday and Saturday evening, with Saturday matinee, Rice < DiXey's "Cor- sair.''
 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday ev-l enings. with New Iear's matinee, ssThe Fat Mems Club,'' of which the New York Herald said,
 .'The Fat Mems Club" made its debut before a large audience at the Windsor and was well received J. c. Stewart, the "Professor' and William E. Murray his wayward brother, ho took the parts of the two "JnmbOs," soon gained favor with the audience and brought down the house in the 'sFat Mems Ballet" The aballet scenes is the best in the play. The piece pleased the audience and WAS grand success.
 l ssWife for Wife, the product of the eminent actor and author, will hold the stage, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with Saturday matinee.
 The above play is written in MT Stevens I best and brightest vein and, like all his plays, l appeals to all classes. The story is laid in the South and MT Stevens assumes the role of Ed l ward Walton with an ease, grace and manl1- ness which indicates the Southern gentleman I He starts it's throbDing story in New Orleans I and carries it thence to Florida and, in every I scene, the atmosphere of southern life Is preserved and accentuated with wonderful I fidelity. The handsome, impnlsive Southern I gentleman, Edward Walton, is sharply con I trasted with the malevolent octoroon, George, aesperado Mna1e is s Richard % Singleton The most T striking part of the story of aWife for Wife' will be found in its curious resemblance to I Shakespeare's eOthello," but with a remarka l bIe and significant distinction. In 'sOthello,' ; the jealous husband is man of color, while I in aWife for Wife' the hero is a white man l and the plotting, malevolent tiend is a nlulat- 4 to- An admiring New York critic wanted to I call sWife for Wife'' the "Black Iago'' and thereby showed ! keen appreciation of the motive of the play
 :I A < private double wedding occurred, Thursday, December l9, at ss.The Squir- lrels,'' Highland Falls-on-H Hudson, the country seat of Hon John Bigelow, ex- I Uuited States Minister to France, the . marriage of Dr c. c. Eighme of Bridge port, Conn.,, to Miss Mary l.. Fish CT of Paris. France, and of John Nc < Chic of Liverpool, England, to Miss :. Charlotte E. Fisher of Paris. Misses Fisher are sisters of Edward King, the famous author and journalist, author o1 1.-The Great South, ' Europe in Storm and Calm French Political Leaders, 7 Echoes from the Orient etc. e. w. N. Yost of the Yost writing ma. chine works at West End was presented
 with an elegant gold watch by his em pl0yes.
 A novel and successful entertainmenl
 was given at the Fairfield avenue Methp-
 dist church, Christmas night, by mem beys and friends of the Sunday school
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27
TRUMBULL.

The old reliables, F. s. Sterling, WI. Haines and Daniel Edwards, have re- sumed their fox hunts, Mr IIaines cap turing one, a few days ago.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27
T H E Copeland Bros. Co. HOLIDAY GOODS.

Perhaps you don't know all the useful and at the same time pret- ty things we have in stock for Holidays.
 A Nice Black Silk Dress.
 AT A VERY LOW FIGURE. A Nice Silk and Cashmere Combination Suit.
 AT A VERY LOW FIGURE. A Nice Plush Sack, Jacket or Wrap g AT VERY LOW FIGURES. Nice Beaver Jacket, Wrap Or aewmarkst.
 AT VERY LOW FIGURES. Nice Pair of Blankets or a Comfortable.
 AT VERY LOW FIGURES. Nice Carpet, Rug or Lace Curtains.
 AT VERY LOW FIGURES. Nice MuH, Boa or Shoulder Cape.
 AT VERY LOW FIGURES. We have just received a large line of Gentle mems all-siIk Dressing and Smoking Jackets in embroidered and plain eOlors imported for us at popular prices.
 Toys, Dolls and Games in our Carpet Hall in great profuson all at very low prices.
 Jewslry cases filled with Jewslry, sufficient to stock an ordinary store, prices that are surprisingly low.
 Ladies and Gents Furnishing Goods; Hdkfs., Silk and Linen; Muffiers, Gloves, Hosiery and Un- derwear at popular prices. Perfumery, Soaps, Brushes and other Toilet Articles | Wallets, Pocketboeks, Plush Goods, Saehet Bags and Christmas Cards.
 Silk Umbrellas in silver. gold and natural hand 1 les.
 Also many goods not above enumerated, zuta- ble for the Holiday season. 1 All goods marked at the very lowest prices, as we do not in- tend carrying any of them over.
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We few the Bargains be had here:
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BRIDGEPORT.
AT HAwEs'.

AT HAYNES. This week Friday night, return of ss'rhe Fakir."
 AT PROCTOR'S. Eriday and Saturday, ayaninU with
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