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The Newtown bee., 1889-08-23
An Elegant Society Affair.

The midsummer hop given by the guests of Dicks hotel at the Town Hall
 Saturday evening, was complete sue. cess, between 40 and 150 being present.
 The weather was perfect, the air just cool enough to make dancing comfort able. The hall presented a dazzling sight with the numerous lights placed to show with good effect the prOfusion of bunting and spells of the forest that had been ar tistically arranged by the committee and for which they received unstinted praise. The dancing surface, from the balcony, looked like an immense and ever chang ing kaleidoscope, as the ladies with toi- lets of rare beauty and the gentlemen in the conventional black glided here and there in the maZes of dreamy waltz, the intricate Berlin, the lively polka or the more sedate and always popular Sar- atoga. Nor was all the enjoyment con- fined to the dancing, for what could be more delightful than q stroll on our beau tiful elm embowered Street, within hear ing of the rythmic music that floated out upon the evening. The refreshments were served at the hotel during an inter- mission from 10 to II and, as they always are at Dicks, were of the very best. The Wheeler & Wilson orchestra furnished the excellent music and all but three of the l6 numbers on the program were danced when 12 o'clock arrived. Well may Landlord Leonard and his guests feel proud of the social success achieved
The Newtown bee., 1889-08-23
The Library Benefit.

Bright and gay with myriad lights and the laughing presence of s'braye men and fair women" was the Town Hall, Tues day evening, when the Newtown Libra " association gave it's fair and festival. Although postponed, it was success in every way. At s 30, carly as it was, the hall was comfortably filled and, to piano accompaniment by Prof Platt, Master Eddie Baker sang several songs in his in- imitahle manner, including With All Her Faults I Love Her Still" .Whate'er Betisle," "Old Folks at Home,' which were received with rapturous applause.
 Soon after, dancing began to the spir- iEed music of Prof Platt at the piano and W. W. Bliss of Monroe at the violin. In the Interinissions, the company purchas- chased candy of Miss Emma Terrill and fancy articles of Mrs c. s. Platt and Mrs C. Y. Beardslcy. In front of the stage was a railing, covered with sprays and leaves of shining green. It bore the names of these Bridgeport firms, all of whom had generously contributed to the success of the fair
 siaeon < Rnzsail, stutinners: z. W. MnConl carpets; w II. Hail < Co, dry goods; c. w liptNley, hnriwarc; sterling Brcs, croekcry iniyrr, nncy goods; Lyon x IIindley, hard ware Meigs x O., clothing; The D. M. Read Go. dry goods; Iiayns < Belts, stationery; c Russell < Co.,, City Bakery; storey < Roy,dr, goods; Plumb Hardware Co, hardware; Pee & smith, dry goods. hIrs Van forx, fitncN sfnusis. C. IT. Bennett, boots and shoes: Mis- N. Fuller, fancy goods, P. C. < E, M. Peck croelxefS'. B. if. Douglass < Son of New fin ven, ealsdy makers, were also given piac' of honor
 A number of articles, useful, orna mental and otherwise. were disposed o at auction during the evening at goot prices. X lunch set was also drawn b, H Mrs II. c. Fnirchild Of Bridgeport and loaf nf cake hy John MeGninness. Tn gross receipts were Sl5t SC and the ne proceeds Si33 S5. Tho officers and friend af fhn association desire Co return heartl est thanks to all who have SO generOusl, asslsted in securing this satisfactory rs suif.
The Newtown bee., 1889-08-23
A. W. Fairchiid, wife and daughter at tended Pine Grove camp meeting, this

Morris F. Tyler of New Haven, who, with his family, is spending the Summer at w. J. Dicks, has collection of hun dreds of views of temples and ruins in Egypt and the far East, with scenery from Italy, Switzerland and the pictur- esque and romantic regions of Europe. They are arranged on 'sslides" and may be thrown on screens by means of d pow erful light, after the manner of the fa- nous Stoddard lectures. Mir Tyler, who Is president of the Southern New Eng land Telephone Co., is fluent speaker and has exhibited these views at Yale college. He has been persuaded to give an exhibition of selected number of views at the Town hall, Tuesday even- ing, September 3, for the benefit of the Newtown Library association. He should be greeted by large attendance, for the views and description will form an un- usual treat for Newtown.
The Newtown bee., 1889-08-23
TRuMBULL

Charles Sterling of New Jersey is with his grandmother, Mrs Charles Sterling.
 Mir and Mrs F. B. Finch have returned from visit to South Amherst, Mass, bringing her sister, Mrs William II. Smith, for fortnight's visit.
 Henry Gilbert has moved from George A. Halls to the house on the new road, vacated by Charles keane, wno has nov ed to Bridgeport.
 Seymour K. Hawley's little sons, who have been with their grandmother, Mrs Nichols of Bridgeport. for couple of weeks, returned home, Saturday.
 B. A. Lyon has had excellent success raising turkeys, this season. Of 56 eggs, B matched and 42 of these are still thriv- ing. But Mir Lyon fears the foxes, which, he says, are unusually numerous.
 c. A. Warrington has been working for Sturges Beers of Fairfield Woods and has also re-lnodeled stables for 5. T.. Thomas H. T.. Fairchild will represent Trnm bull at the 250th anniversary of the Con gregational church of ofStratford, Septem, Der ,.
 Mrs Dr Gregory, son and Herberl Shulte of Waterbury have visited c. N Brinsmade. Prof Samuel Bicycle is home from al enjoyable wheel trip to Avon Springs N. Y.
 | Rev Levi Rodgers of Georgetown Mass. twill preach in the Congregations church, next Sunday. The evenin, l meeting will consist of a gospel ser vice, in which all can readily join. Afte September |, afternoon meetings vii probably be resumed.
 Miss Rosa Lynch spent Sunday il | Newtown.
 Samuel Bicycle Sterling has gone t Mantle for a few days.
 Rev MT Fellows preached, Sunda morning, from the text, "As Esau, wh for one morsei of meat a0ld his birtf right.n
 Mrs Charles Houston of New York with Mrs William Wheeler.
 John Bailey has bought q black chars CT from Cook < Co. of Bridgeport. I Charles i'horp is painting for Plum Fairchild.
 Fine photegraphing is done at the Sta farm.
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STAMFORD.

The Stratford contingent of the Con necticut army left with flying colors, Monday morning, for the annual en- campment at Mantle. Their ranks were full and the boys evidently were prepar- cd for a good time.
 Miss Richards, who visits friends in town, has been quite i'll, but is sufficient ly recovered to be out.
 Miss Woodng, the artist, who has been very i'll for n number of weeks, is again able to ride out on pleasant days.
 Fred Bcarlsley is in charge of the store formerly run by II. F. Stagg. the busi- ness having been purchased by l.. II. Todd < Co.
 Mir Byington is clerking for l.. II. Todd X Co.
 Lester Young has gone to camp with the boys and Rob SilIiman is attending to his business.
 Edward Bland of Waterbury spent Sunday with Mir Silliman.
 The granite works shipped car of fin- ished work to New Canaan, this week.
 Three fine houses are being built al- most within sight of each other. 1t looks as if a boom had struck town.
 Miss Alice Curtis goes to Cornwall for d short visit, this week.
 Mrs Charles Atwood and children have returned after an absence of some weeks ut Orange, Mass. ....
 Mrs Ieavitt is rejoicing at the advent of Il granddaughter.
 Mrs Daniel Mallett is in poor health Dr Lewis attends.
 Mrs Otis Curtis is seriously i'll.
 Hiram Smith has gone to Florida to look after his orange grove.
 Mrs T. E. Fairchild and daughter are Ut Litehfield for few weeks.
 The Congregational Sunday school pie. nic at Parlor Rock was well attended and all enjoyed good time.
 Rev D. NJ. Pratt of Pueblo, Colorado occupied the Congregational pulpit, Sun day and preached to large audiences. it is an old acquaintance of Rev Mr Ives.
 Charles Blakeslee is building the foun dation for the new horse railroad stables at the East End.
 Quite number of our Methodist peo pie are at camp meeting at Pine Grove
 Miss Belle Graves is visiting friends il town.
 Rev A. V. Abbott is again seen on ou streets. He is spending d few day among old acquaintances. aIe Stiles Judson, Jr, has returned from six-weeks' trip down South. The many friends of Rev II. NJ. Liv ingstone will be glad to know that hi health is rapidly improving. i, Mir Bouton of sharon visits Charle Blakeslee.
 The Methodist Endeavor society vii picnic, 18th. , II. F. Meachen is to build | conserya tory.
 II. J. Lewis has planted 90,000 bushel of shells, this season.
 River men say that mussels have eI , tirely disappeared from the bottom | . the river and they aseribe the fact { , poisonous acids thrown into the streai r by the factories above and brought dow : by the freshets. l Rev and Mrs Joseph smith have bee r In town for a few days. George Craddock has sailed for Eurol i. for six-weeks trip. q The Wheeler, Russell and Bunne n boys go to Thimble Island, this week. y James Smiths wife's brother, Henr Wilton of Waterbury, was killed ut u s junction, Sunday morning, by the car c He was trying to board the train to go Waterbury. He was picked up alive, b, e died before reaching the hospital. f Rev George Judson of Orange, Mass e is to preach m the Congregational churcl
 Sunday.
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The neatest and most tasteful of cards announce hop at the Grand Central, Saturday evening" August 24, by the pro prietor and guests of the hotel. Music will be furnished by the Standard orches- tra of Danbury and dancing will com menee at s o'clock. An intermission will be taken about 10 30, when refreshments will be served in the dining room of the hotel. One hundred and twenty five in- vitations were sent out
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4 company of young people met at Miss Clara l.. Northrop's, Wednesday evening, for an auction and lemon party, given in honor of the Misses Parmelee of Wallingford, who are Miss Northrop's guests. Progressive euchre was indulg- ed in for several hours, after which Fred Fairchild of Bridgeport, also d guest at Mir Northrop's, hoisted the red flag and in his inmitable style, created much merriment as auctioneer. A diversified lot of goods was disposed of. John J. Northrop made the luckiest bid of all and became the possessor of a new style tennis equipment, with which he intends 10 make his debut on the grounds of the Village tennis club. Toothsome refresh ments of cake and ice cream were serv- ed, after which other games and banjo selections closed a pleasant evening.
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Miss Katie I. Haugh of Cold Spring, who died last week, was buried at St Rose cemetery, Thursday, 10th. Mass was celebrated at St Rose church at 10 90 a m and was largely attended by sorrowing relatives and friends. Father Donohue ofllciated. There were many elegant floral tributes, including hand some pillow, marked "Companion, " from her shopmates in Keane's button shop. She was 20 years old. The pail bearers were W. ]. Brew, Patrick Corbett, Bar ney Heating, Patrick Heating, Thomas Sheehan, James Kelly.
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Tuesday afternoon, for the first time, r. l.. Ronalds flung to the breeze, from the flag pole on Castle Ronald, 7J feet above the ground, the stars and stripes. The flag pole, which has just been erect ed, is 30 feet high. During these pleas ant days, work has been vigorously pNsh- ed on the castle and the roof will be fin ished, this week. A number of masons are still employed and probably will be retained for six weeks or two months, as much work remains to be done.
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Mrs E. E. Rice is with her mother, Mrs l.. N. Reynolds.
 Mrs George Sturges has been with her mother. who has been i'll, for several weeks. Mrs c. B. Gregory has had visitors from Danbury.
The Newtown bee., 1889-08-23
Bqeklsn's Arniea salye.

The bnat snIVc In the world for cuts, bruises, sores, nlcers, suit rheum, fever sores, letter, cbApped hands, chiihiains. cOffs and all skin ernptions nnd positively cures piles or no pay required. It is guaranteed 10 give perfect sat. isfaction or money refunded Price 25c per box. For snle by E. F. Hawlcy.
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oRoholaIuE:.

Mrs II. s. Jackson and Miss Lizzie Crommeiin, formerly principal and as- sistant of Clover Cottage Seminary, Oro- noque, now of Orange, N. J., are with II. ID. Averill for month.
The Newtown bee., 1889-08-23

After an illness with pneumonia of but four days, Miss Eliza Skidmore died, Tuesday afternoon, SC years old. She had no near relatives and lived with Mrs Fairchld of Taunton, also aged and nearly blind. The funeral was on Thursday, at } p m, at the house, Rev q. M. Wilkins officiating; interment in Lands End cemetery. Mrs Fairchild, who is too feeble to live alone, has been taken home by her son.
The Newtown bee., 1889-08-23

Dogs have raided the flock of { sheep owned by Charles Frisco of Botsford hill, of whom eight have already been found dead and but two uninjured.
The Newtown bee., 1889-08-23
nISTRICT OF VIEWPOINT, ss.Probate Cour | AuuIlsf ISSg

v Angllst P, ISSJ.
 Estate of JANE BRUSH, an incapable per son of said Newtown, in said District. The application of Charles H. Peck of said Sewtown, Conservator of said Jane Brush for an order authorizing and empowering him to sell all the real estate of said Jane Brush hay- ing been received, therefore
 ORDERED-That said application be heard at o'clock D m. On the 26fh day Of August, 1889, at the Probate Office in said town and that notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication one week in the New town BEE, weekly newspaper printed in Fairfield county. Attest,
 WM J. BEECUER Judge
The Newtown bee., 1889-08-23
CONN, BEE.
FRIDAY, AUGUST as. 1889.

Mir and Mrs Asaph Hodges and daugh- ter Of Waterbury and Miss Edith c. Bar mum of Danbury have been guests at Ma pie Cottage.
The Newtown bee., 1889-08-23

Henry and Arthur Moore have made Postmaster Knowlton of Bridgeport a visit.
The Newtown bee., 1889-08-23

Ladies, look at F. F. Iawley's new stock of gros grain satin edge ribbons, the latest, in all the new shades; also novelties of all kinds.
The Newtown bee., 1889-08-23

The place to find bargains in gentle mems scarfs in latest designs is at E. F.. Hawley's, as he makes a specially of these goods.
The Newtown bee., 1889-08-23

MT and Mrs D. s. Hammond, Jr, and baby boy have been recent visitors at D. $. Hammond, Sr's, on Washington Hill
The Newtown bee., 1889-08-23
nISTRICT OF NEWTOWN, ss PROBATE IL COURT, August 2l, lssa.

Estate of LOUISA SMITH, late ot New town, in said district, deceased.
 The eXecutof represents the estate in- solvent, and prays the appointment of Com missioners thereon.
 Ordered-That Commissioners to receive, examine and decide upon the claims of the creditors of said estate be ap- pointed at the Probate Office in Newtown on the 26th day of August, 1SS9 at II o'clock, fore noon ;of which all persons in interest will take notice, and appear if they see cause, and be heard thereon. By order of the Court, WM. T. BEECHER, Judge.
The Newtown bee., 1889-08-23

John F. keane of the firm of Jones, keane & Co.,, enterprising Bridgeport clothiers, is spending his vacation in Newtown.
The Newtown bee., 1889-08-23

At o'clock, Friday afternoon, Rev G. M. Wilkins performed the last earthly rites over the body of Norman B. Glover. The funeral, which was at his late resi- dence, was largely attended. The inter- ment was in the Village cemetery and James Blackman, Russell Wheeler, W. J. Dick, F. II. Skidmore, Charles II. Beers, A. B. Prindle were bearers.
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 Some 100 people, of whom about 300 were from Newtown, participated iI the picnic of Newtown Hook IS Ladder Co.,, No. l, at Parlor Rock, Monday. It was n perfect day and all present enjoyed Themselves. The ball game with the Rosebuds of Bridgeport could not be played, as the Bridgeporters were not present; a Danbury team which had been relied upon also failed to come. A picked nine, however, contested the Glcns In a we'll played game, which was won by the Glcns, s to '. But the greatest disappointment was when Capt Paul Boyton failed to give his natatorial exhi- bition at pm. Secretary Oscar Pitzsch- Ter, who made the arrangements, was not at fault. He was asked by telephone if the company were willing that Boyton should give an exhibition and promptly said yes. He acted in good faith, he says and the fault must lie with Boytou or the railroad, probably the former. Tuesday, Mir Pitzsehler deposited over S2O0, although returns were not all in. The net proceeds were about Sl26.
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rlsHENEWTOWNB BEE EEFOREVER!-TheCler
 gy place themselves in B ridiculous DO sitiOn in claiming that Christ came into the world to show mankind the only way to hap
 piness, but that he failed to show them how to conduct religious meeting. The subscri- Der claims that he did show them how in eve " particular, when child in the Temple. If publicly ask questions, as Christ did in the Temple, as well as to answer them they would Soon drive Talmage and all other Sunday speakers from the pulpit. Wn. PI.ATT, New town. fs9s~ss
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N ANTED-Twa tons of good Straw, Ut once. Dicks Hotel, Newtown. WARNING is hereby given to the voters " qualified to vote in town meeting that there will be 2 special Town Meeting held at o'clock D nj, for the purpose of transferring all title and interest NewtOwn may have in any bridges between the counties of New Haven and Fairfield to said counties, in accordance with an act passed by the last Legislatures and to appoint an agent fo transfer tic same
 VIM. II. GLOVER,
 LAMBS GREEN. Seleetmen.
 AARON SANFORD,
 M.J.HOULI1AN.T Town Clerk. Newborn, August 22. 1Saa.
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SOMETHING NEW IN DENTISTRY.
 Artificial Teeth inserted the next moment after extracting, the impression being taken and the teeth made the day before. Avoid the annoyance Of sore gums and the embarrassment of going toothless for days and weeks and try our perfect method 4 perfect fit guaranteed; prices the same. TEETH FILLED WITH GOLD, $lup
 | SILVER, 50 and 75c
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 EXTRACTED, 25c YFTAIIZED AIR administered, 5Oc The yitalized Air, like the air we breathe, is perfectly HARMLESS and can be taken by any one, young or old.
 A SET OF TEETH, $5 REST SET OF TEETH, WARRANTED, 3s There is no BETTER made, no matter how much you pay. People from abroad can come | in the morning ndwear theirnew teeth homo 1 the same day. All work warranted. 4SThis Oft1ce Is permanently located. ORVILLE RECTOR, D.D.B., DIR '. IL UHLE,
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HoYpEN,s HILL.

Mrs Alice Bennett and daughter have returned to Brooklyn.
 Mrs Ebenezer Wheeler and Mrs Ed Downs of Bridgeport have visited Mrs L. A. Jennings.
 Born, 17th, daughter to MT and Mrs William IT. Wilson.
 Miss Ada Jennings has visited in Greenfield Hill and Easton.
 Miss Abbie Wakeman returns home from Southport.
 Mrs Stevens of Bridgeport visits her daughter, Mrs J. NJ. Wilson.
 Mir and Mrs Frank Wakeman of South have visited Madison Wakeman.
 Judson Bcardsley has visited A. Jen- nings.
The Newtown bee., 1889-08-23

The creamery paid Il cent and half for July. It is now shipping something less than 30 cans per day.
The Newtown bee., 1889-08-23

Few children can he induced to take physie without struggle, and no wonder-mosi drugs are extremely nauSeating. Ayers Pills, on the contrary, being sugar-coated, are eagerly swallowed by the little ones, and are therefore, the fayorite family medicine.
The Newtown bee., 1889-08-23

The invalid portion of our population will Crarles ". Fitch in another column of this paper Dr Fitch has the highest testimonials gentlemen who have known him intimately for years speak of him in the most compli- mentary terms The doctor graduated in the medical department of Yale University in 1874 and, since that time, has travelled exten- sively in this country, Europe, the Sandwich perfecting himself in his profession. pr Fitch has taken the elegant residence, No. Is9 Fairfield avenue, Bridgeport, and will devote himself to the diseases of women, for which his studies and experience have fitted in an especial manner and where he will be glad to receive calls from parsons desiring either consultation or treatment.
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Seldom is our community called to att tend such a sad funeral service as that of Mrs John G. Gay, which occurred at Trinity church, last Friday afternoon. Loving hands had beautiiied the interior of the church with profusion of beauti- ful pure white flowers and on the casket there were tokens of love. The impress sive service of the Episcopal church was read by Rev Mir Wilkins and a quartet choir sang llymns G7,"Weary of earth" and 443, 'Ih the hour of trial, Jesus plead for me-" From the church, the re- mains were borne to the Village ceme- tery, where the last sad rites were performed. Mrs Gay leaves an afflicted husband and rI9ee children, the young est but two works old and to them the heart of the community goes out in deepest sympathy in this their great be- reavement. The bearers were Henry C.. Curtis, D, G. Beers, Edgar F. Hawley, Charles F. Beardsley, D. C. Peck, pr F.. NJ. Smith.
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< UCTION-Sale Of Real Estate. The farm ~ of William B. Beardsley containing li5 acres situated in the Town of Monroe, twill be sold at Public Auction on Saturday, August 2I, 'Sg at PM. Said Farm is divided by high way into three tracts. The Homestead con tains 50 acres, with the buildings thereon standing; the other two pieces contain 30 and B acres. Each piece is suitably divided into Meadow, Pasture and Wood land and all is well watered. This Farm will be sold Il whole, or separately, to suit purchasers. Terms made known at time of sale. R. HAW- LEY, Conservator. Monroe, August T. 1889.
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The union basket picnic of Trinity and the Congregational Sunday schools gath cred q company of over 900 at Parlor Rock, Saturday, the trip netting about S25. There was no serious mishap to any one, which is one of the best things that can he recorded of an excursion col lecting so many little people. It will long he n bright memory for them.
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Business is business was the old darkey's maxim as he rais ed the chickens off the roOs in his neighbours hen house on q dark nigh and business is business at : Bishop block judging from the tone of II. N Ayres's new ad which appears in another column. These ads of Mir Ayres make interesting reading and specially the one this week.
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< TRENTON FARMERS !--Last Spring, we fl consigned il car load of pure Hard Wood Unleached Ashes to s. J. Burroughs, Long Hill, Conn. This Fall, we have orders for two car loads more from the same party. Would like to have all who are interested in good fertilizer examine them. They will be at Trunfbull about September l. MUNROE, HUDSON & STROUP, Oswego, N. Y.