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The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26
George O. Hurlbutt has made 9 flying
visit at Hotchkissville.
Martin Blake is back from Passaic, n.
Bridget Donohue.

Bridget Donohue, aged 70, died sud-
denly on "wednesday morning, December
"a, 1890, s. the home Of her son, John
Donohue OF Hanover district. She had
arisen at her usual hour that morning,
but, while dressing, she gave groan and
fell over upon the bed in her death strug-
giles. Her EXPLANATIONS attracted the mo-
tice of the inmates of the household, who
fastened to her aid and, in few mo-
ments after the application OF simple
restoratives, she recovered consciousness
and, from that time till her death, she
appeared to suffer no pain and talked
cheerfully and hopefully of her intentions
during the coming holiday season. Her
friends, however, saw that the end was
approaching and despatched immediate
ly for medical and religious ministrat-
ions. Her sons were also notified at their
work and arrived only to witness the last
earthly scenes in the life of an affection
ate aud much loved mother. The disco
luton was as peaceful as her life had
been. Although not surrounded by the
consultations of religion at her death, yet
all who knew her feel. with her reyered
are ever waiting for the call; and we all
acknowledge in this instance, ''Fhat the
ways of God are not our ways" The
funeral occurred on Friday morning from
ST Roses church, where a requiem high
mass was celebrated, thence to the Cath
,J; IN, ho GIoy, HNhn
was very large notwithstanding inclem-
ent weather and the holiday season de-
terring attendance, friends coming from
Danbury, Bridgeport, New York and
elsewhere. The pail bearers were sons
of Michael and John Donohue and Thorn
as Finnell, son of John Finnell, all grand
sons of the deceased. Besides a brother,
John Heating of Huntingtown district
and another, Bernard in Ireland, the de-
ceased leaves two sisters, Mrs Pat Keat-
ing of Pole Bridge and Mrs Martin Kelly
of Berkshire, though many of the de-
scendants of other members of her i'm
mediate family occupy place and posit-
ion in the business life of the town. OF
her descendants there are sons, Michael,
John, Patrick and Martin, the former two
town residents and the latter residents
of the metropolis, and one daughter, Ell
len, wife of John Finnell of Zoar district.
All are married and have descendants
who mourn the loss of respected an
cestress. The deceased was of singu-
larly unobtrusive, bright, CHEEKY and ex-
tremely sympathetic. She could feel for
any misfortune Detailing her friends or
neighbors and offer her sympathy with
rare tact, neither patronizingly or by de-
scending to level below her and, where
ever she went, brought sunshine with
her. In fact and deed, she was of that
now rare class, the old Irish gentlewo-
man. And she died as she lived at.peace
with all. Undertaken P. F. Heating, a
nephew, had charge of the funeral.
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26
EAST VILLAGE.

G.. B. Clark has the interior of his new
barn completed; it consists of office, har-
ness room, fancy stalls, etc., neatly ar
ranged.
G. J. Woolsey, who was with Liver
man Bradley of Birmingham. is now
back on the hill.
William Twist is busy marketing prod
uce. He had 5000 cabbage and large
quantity Of celery of excellent quality.
The donation at the parsonage, Tues
day evening, was fairly attended and a
good time enjoyed by all. Receipts
$21.
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STEVENSON.

L. Goulett, station agent, received by
express fine salmon weighing about &c
pounds taken from Restigouche river on
the north of New Brunswick.
Eddie French attends business college
in New Haven, committing on the rail.
road.
Large quantities of wood are shipped
over the railroad from this station.
Mrs Sillimon Sherwood, though some
what improved, is still confined to heI
bed.
Whooping cough is prevalent in this
locality.
CIR. Smith is acting as sexton in the
NJ. E. church.
S. Sherwood visited in West Haven anG
New Haven, last week.
Miss Eliza Stephens sold eight chicks
to C. T. Sherwood, the aggregate weigh
of which was 80 pounds.
Miss Lottie Radcliffe visited her sister
The select party given at Sherwood'l
hall, Tuesday evening, wasa pleasant af
fair and dancing was enjoyed till tn
wee sma' hours.
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BROOKFIELD.

Died. suddenly, Wednesday, b. Eliza
Sherman. Funeral Saturday at l, from
her late residence.
Mrs George Pratt, aged so, died, Sun
day morning. The remains were taken
to New Britain for burial after the fu-
neral, Tuesday.
Miss Grace Brown of New York spent
Christmas with Miss Ethel Watts at Ma
pie Lodge.
Thomas Sheldon has moved from the
old Hawley place to Hotchkissville.
Miss Grace Pratt of New Britain at
tends the funeral of her grandmother.
Mrs Susan Gorham fell on the ice, last
week, bruising her head badly.
Mrs ID. ii. Briggs has entertained her
niece from Lanesyille.
All schools except West Iron Works
are closed for two weeks.
The bridge over the steam shovel cut
across the New England road Is unsafe.
About half of the railing on the west side
IL blown down and lies where 1t fell on
the bridge, leaving just room enough for
wagon to pass between the wreck and
the other side Of the bridge. 1t is nearly
60 feet to the track below.
Misses Miriam Taylor and Clara Haw-
ley are home from New York Tor the hol-
days.
The services of st. Paul's Sunday
school took place, Wednesday evening,
consisting OF singing of carols by the
children, Miss Edith Griffin playing the
organ, accompanied by Master Clarence
Jones on his cornct. Address by the rec
tor, reports and distribution Of gifts
which were tastefully arranged on .
large star designed and put up by Stan
ley Terrill. The star was about ID fee
high, distinctly brought out by $50 wa1
candles. The report shows 80 scholars
on the list and ten teachers. Average at
tendance Of scholars 40 IL, Of teacher
ga, Sundays on which record was tax
en- As, attended over 40 Sundays l6.
The Christmas services Of the Congre
gational Sunday school took place OF
Wednesday evening.
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STRATFORD.

James Plumb has sold his house on
White street.
Charles NJ. Taintor has given Principal
Peck % volumes of the American states
men series.
A granite block has been set at the
grave Of Capt Samuel Patterson, Revo-
lutionary hero.
Died, 24th, Jane A, wife Of A. T. Cur
tbs, 80 Funeral Friday afternoon.
Horatio Lewis succeeds N. w. Farley
as station agent here; Mr. Farley will en-
gage in business in Bridgeport.
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sOUTHBURY.

c. II. Weber has entered the employ
of A. c. Winship.
The Juvenile Templars gave an enter
tainment in South Britain, Friday even
ing.
Mrs Elizabeth Shelton is under DR.
Shove's care. ....
Mr. David Hicock and Walter Hicock
spent Sunday in New Haven.
Mr. Olmstead is again sick; DR. Cooley
attends him.
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Some unrec airy Foolishness.


The Bridgeport newspapers including the
NEWS, received word from the post office
70 ina, anfss 'he h his
prize distribution was discontinued, the pa
pers would no longer be transmitted through
the mails. AS the accident of votes gives the
postal authorities the big end OF the club, and
as there is no other way out OF the difficulty,
We take the liberty Of assuring the post ONCE
people that we think they are making asses of
themselves.
of course based on the lottery law. That law
is designed to put a quietus on the business
90 nnS concerns Il 'i is Tood law con-
lined to Its legitimate scope, but was never
and .i other good citizens Who may at times be
Interested in such innocent prize ana git
schemes as the one advertised s by Mr. Ayr y
the lottery law with the expectation that IL
would be stretched fine enough to reach to
We do not doubt but what the postal au-
thorities are within the letter OF the law In
sa s,nrs uiaS siar IF
country. A western paper was refused ad-
mission to the mails not long ago because 1t
S fair. The Atlanta constitntion's Weekly
Il edition was also refused transmission on the
scribers I'M in accordance with the long stand.
ling custom of newspaper publishers These
instances show that the law u being en-,
The law is senselessly strict as now word
ed, and should be amended. 1t should be
made strong enough to bar ont genuine lot
terry business. but not to interfere with some
thing entirely foreign 70 its original s sc6ps
the postal folks should show some horss
sense in enforcing it, There are hnndreds q
lcause they are against common sense, Il y
An offense to stop team on . crOsswalk II
thousit seriously 81 enforcing III It slum
bers peacefully. and that is exactly what the
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26
BETHEL.

Judge of Probate w. II. JudsOn is act
ing Judge at Danbury on the estate of
Allen Maxwell.
Lady Jefferson council, No. 20, Daugh-
tiers of Liberty, was instituted, Friday
night. 1t has an encouraging charter
membership Of 20, of whom 10 were in
itiated, Friday, by National Deputy
Hauxhurst of Shelton, National Secreta-
ry Staples of New Haven and National
Deputy Gilbert of Danbury. Officers
were installed and speeches, songs and
recitations introduced, followed by col
lation. Mrs Underhill of Danbury has
presented the council with Bible. The
officers:
Councillor, CIV. Roe; associate councillor,
Hannah Sanford; vice councillor, e. J. Bell /;
recording secretary. Mrs F. e. Perkins; as
sistant recording secretary, +. E. Perkins; fl
nancial secretary, Mrs Il. j. Bell; guide, EN-
ma Morgan; Inside protector, Miss Cora Fer
ry; outside protector, William Miller; trus
| tees. Eva Bell, Mrs OK. Trowbridge, William
| Miller.
On Wednesday, January z, Pavia coun-
Gil, No. AS, Knights Of Columbus, will
hold their third annual sociable at Mich
OILS opera house. The Eureka orchestra
will furnish music. Tickets SOC.
George Pearson has returned from
England, more than ever convinced that
America, and especially Bethel, is the fin
est country on earths
The Christmas festival Of st Thomas
Sunday school will be held at Nichols
opera house, Monday, 10th.
Twenty five cents will admit to the
second sociable Of Grassy Plain hose
company, Wednesday, 3lst.
James Reid has bought a valuable Jer
sey COW.
Louis Ohlweiler has added fourtl
chair to his barber shop.
Died, 22d, Annie X. White, "a.
George Mead Of Memphis is in town.
i Hubert Northrop is driver for Gilber
Brothers, in place of Franklin Banks
who is now with Andrews, Mackenzie
Co.
Jeweler Mason will move to the va
cant store in Fishers block, next the BE-
kerry.
Wooster council, o. U. A. NJ, win hol
ball at Military hall, Friday, Januar
! 10.
An enjoyable occasion to young an
!. old alike, was the Congregational Sunda
? school festival, Monday night. Mus
) and ROTATIONS, with gifts for the chilt
Z rem, made up the program.
A sociable was held At Edward Mead
! It Wolf Pits, Friday.
Charles II. Hawley, for II years de-
/. con Of the Congregational church, die
{ Saturday, at bis home On Golden hill,
] the age Of 81. He had been sick tor e.
I ernl months but died from tha effects
I, ! shock few weeks ago. The funer
! was largely attended. Tsesday afternoc
!. Rev NJ Slack olliclating. The bease
Z were q. q. Durant, w. W. 6herma
J. william Beard, r. y. Benedict, Charl
3 Bailsy, Samuel Kyle. ~ w. ! patii
4 Brookneld and ~ well known
Ne&(oWn I'D nslChbeeia tcWne.
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MONROE.

Mrs David A. Nichols spent last week
in New Haven with her uncle, Rev DR.
p. 3. Beardsley.
There will be an open meeting of Har-
mony Grange under the direction of the
lecturer, on Tuesday evening, 30th, at
Z 80 p m. All are cordially invited to
attend.
The usual annual donation was tender
ed Rev A. Goldsborough by his parish
toner's, Thursday evening, 18th, and an
enjoyable evening spent by all; about
$25 was raised.
Miss Martha G. Hurd spends the holt
days in New York city with the families
Of Judge Rufus Cowing and Prof Pick
cts of Columbia college.
Frank A. Beardsley is building COM
modious ice house.
Her many friends will be pleased to
know that, after confinement to the house
for nearly three months, Mrs E. NJ.
Beardsley is again able to be out of
uooAS, II ohly III a NCiy SuOiC Ill
pleasantest weather.
Twas the night before Christmas when
the Sunday school of the Congregational
church met in the Church Parlors and,
with music, recitations and presents of
candy and fruit to the scholars, celebrat-
ed the birth of Christ.
Mrs F. D. Hollister spends Christmas
tide with her daughter Edith in New
York.
Miss Rose Sinclair visited New York,
Brooklyn and Washington, D. c.
Benjamin s. Hurd and family ate their
Christmas turkey with John H. Brew
ster of Shelton.
Bernhard Goldsborough is sick in Chi
Fcago.
Sneak thieves have visited Albert
Wheeler's poultry.
j. Greenwood occupies the Henry Fan
ton place.
frankie Wales attends the Bridgeport
high school.
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DISTRICT OF NEwTowN, IS Probate Court

nISTRICT OF NEWTOWN, IS Probate Court
~ December 20, 1890.
Estate of SARAH NJ. BOOTH, late OF
Newtown. in said district, deceased.
The Administrator having exhibited his &C
count with said estate to this Court for allow
ance, it is thereupon
ORDERED-That the 9th day of December,
1890 at clock in the afternoon, at the Probate
Office in Newtown, be and the same is assign
ed for a hearing on the allowance of said
account and this Court directs the administra-
this order on the public sign-post in the
town where the deceased last dwelt and by
Publishing copy of the same one time be
fore the 9th day of December, 1880 in the New
town BEE and return make to this Court. At
test, WIN j. BEECHER, Judge.
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26

III. Fl. Curtis of Ludlow, Penn, has
come home to remain permanently and
will enter the mercantile business in the
Hook, having bought out the interest of
AbelF. Clark of the firm of Warner,
Clark & Taylor. Mr. Clark will go out,
January and the new firm will be War
ner, Taylor & Curtis. Hobart's friends
in the Hook and Newtown welcome him
back again, with good wishes for the
new firm.
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26

The teachers Of the Sandy Hook pub.
lie school received Christmas remem
brances from their pupils, Wednesday
Miss Briscoe of the primary department
received an orange plush box of papeter-
lie and decorated basket; Miss Lillis OF
the intermediate grade garnet plush
photograph frame and handsome iChrist-
mas card and Principal Thomas j. Cor,
bett an upholstered cherry rocker and
cards.
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26

Have you cough or cold? If yes?
DIR Chatfeld's Cough Syrup is made for
you. An old fashioned remedy stepped
from herbs and banks. Made in a sensi-
BILE honest way it is pleasant, safe, reli-
BILE and sure to cure you. 25 cents buys
u bottle anywhere. At Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26
GAINESVILLE.

Allie Keller of Bridgewater is with
her cousin, Mrs F. I'll. Warner.
Charles Smith has visited his sister.
G. l.. Hamlin butchered a pig that
weighed 476 pounds.
Amanda Camp has returned home.
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26
NEwTOwN, CONN.,, BEE.
FRIDAY. pEcEMBER 2e 1890.
STIMULATION,

Spreading rails caused the derailment
of caboose and freight car or two on
the New England road, near the New
town station, Tuesday, blocking the road
for hours. There was also the familiar
combination Of broken freight, another
freight, crash and blockade near the
tunnel.
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26
Trinity's Christmas Tree.

Owing to the severe snow storm which
set in Friday morning, the children's
service and Christmas tree of Trinity
church is postponed until Monday even
ing, December 30, at 6 30.
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26
DISTRICT OF NEWToWN, SIS. Probate Court
II December 20. 1880.

hISTRICT OF NEWIOW N,SS.T rODaue COuft
~ December 20, 1890.
Estate of ASA N. HAWLEY, late OF
Newtown, i'll said district, deceased.
The Executrix having exhibited her ac-
count with said Estate to this Court tor allow
ance, it is thereupon
ORDERED-That the 29th day of December,
$780, at two O'Clock in the afternoon at the
Probate Office in Newtown be and the same is
assigned for hearing on the allowance OF
said account and this court directs the Elk
ecutrix to give notice thereof by posting a
copy of this order on the public sign-po in
the town where the deceased last dwelt and
by publishing a copy OF the same one time
before said 9th day of December, 1890, in the
Newtown BEE and retern make to this Court.
Attest, w. j. BEECHER, Judge.
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26

The illustrated entertainment of Mr.
Tully, advertised for December % at the
M. +. church of Sandy Hook, will be
given Monday night, 18th, at same place
and hour. No postponement on account
of weather
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26

The barn on Michael Falls place in
Dodgingtown was burned, Sunday after
noon, with over 10 tons of hay. The
stock was all gotten out. There was an
insurance of $3.50 on the barn. The or
igin Of the fire Is mystery.
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26

Watch night services will be held in
lecture room Of the Methodist church,
Sandy Hook, Wednesday evening, De-
cember 81, commencing at 8 O'Clock.
Sermon by the pastor, followed by prayer
service.
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26

Christmas festivities of st Johns Sun
day school, Wednesday evening, Decem-
Der 81, commencing at z O'Clock. The
church will be lightly trimmed, this year,
but the tree promises to be pretty.
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26

Dialogues, recitations, singing and a
Christmas tree at Huntingdon school
house on Monday evening, December 20,
at z 80. 1t stormy, the first fair evening.
All are cordially invited.
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26

1t is reported that Danbury team re-
turning from the funeral of Mrs Dono-
hue, Friday afternoon, was struck by a
train, both horses killed and the driver
injured.
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26
ROXBURY.

Mrs Henry Thomas is better; also Burt
Hodge, George Hurlburt's clerk. -
Miss Elsey Wilsey of Wallingford Wis
its her mother.
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26
DISTRICT OF NEwTowN, IS. Probate cour,

INSTRUCT OF NEWTOWN, IS. Probate Court
IL December %, 1890.
Estate of REBECCA b. JOHNSON, late
of Newtown, in said District deceased.
The Executrix and Executor having exhib-
tied their account with said estate to this
Court for allowance, it is thereupon
ORDERED-That the 29th day of Dec, 1880
at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon at the Probate
Office in Newtown be and the same is assign
ed for hearing on the allowance of said ac-
count and this Court directs the Executrix
and Executor to- give notice thereof by
posting copy of this order on the public sign
post in the town where the deceased last dwelt
and by publishing a copy of the same one
time before the 29th day OF December, 1880,
in the Newtown BEE,a weekly newspaper and
return make to this court. Attest, WIN. j
BEECHER Judge.
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26

The BEE force has tried the soap made
by John Il. Clark of Danbury and rec
ommends 1t for such obstinate dirt as
printers ink.
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26

Ed. Buckingham has so far recovered,
as to be 10 his store again.
The w. G. T. u. will meet at their
hall, next week Thursday for election of
officers. The Prohibitionists and the w.
=. i. y. expect to unite in renting the
hall another year.
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26

The pupils of Middle district school
presented their teacher, Miss j. E. Gaff-
ney, with Christmas present of a pair
of vases and a $5 gold piece.
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26

Danbury's fire bug burned the barn of
B. c. Lynes, one of the largest in the
city, Tuesday morning.
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26

Mrs Lewis Todd suffers with a dislo-
Gated shoulder, the result Of fall on the
ice as she was entering the gate at Mey-
ers', near by, Sunday evening. DR. Rich
ardson attends.
The Christmas music at Trinity was
of very high order, the choir all being
in excellent voice. 1t showed careful
study and much practice and was fully
enjoyed by the small number at the
Christmas service. Especially pleasing
were the opening piece, the TIE Deum
and hymn 425, in the latter piece the
voices blending in beautiful harmony,
the solos being rendered with admirable
taste and expression. 1t is pity that
Newtown is to lose this choir, which. we
understand, is to be heard for the last
time together, next Sunday. Rev Mr.
Linsley's sermon was in thorough good
taste and keeping with the day, taking
for his text the words Of the shepherds
on that first Christmas Eve, "Let us go
now even unto Bethlehem
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26

Mr. and Mrs l.. c. Morris and Mabel
visit Brooklyn friends and Curtis, who is
In New York hospital.
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26

Rev Mr. Linsley entertains his mother
and sister,
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26

John Carroll and Thomas Farrell were
in Bridgeport over Christmas.
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26

Botsford Hill Sunday school will have
their Christmas tree, Monday evening,
10Th, at the house of +. M. BOtsford.
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26
JONES,
$40 MAIN ST,

A GOOD INvESTMENT-New ten room cot
n tage, one family, choice location, every
convenience. Price 5000. Permanent rent
al 800 per annum, Decidedly better than
western schemes and secure as government
bonds. C. S. Abbott, real estate, rents, invest
ments. Office 500 State street, corner Clinton
avenue,
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26
SHELTON.

Charles w. Gale, concerned with A. r.
Welton in the fire, last April, was bound
over, Saturday, by Justice Clark in $1,000
which was furnished by A. B. Ruggles
and Gales father.
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26

sc. Lathrop's family is in New Mil
ford.
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26

store will again be closed Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday evening OF each week and open
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26

Mr. and Mrs John II. Blackman spend
Christmas in Bethel.
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26

List Of letters uucalled for at New
town post office:
GIL. Brown, Miss Adele j. Burr, Mr. BARS
Miss Fannie Gilbert, Rev Charles C. Hurrsh
Gus. NJ. Lee, DR. J. G. M. Tabor, Mr. Gee
Tongue, S. f. Nichols.
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26

Rdson Roswell has been quite sick !;
ssill unable to be- around. DR. Williams
attends.
Henry Camp and wife of New Milford
were guests of wv .Northrop, last week
Henry Bristol Is working for Henry
Lake. ehia Winter.
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26
SOUTHPORT.

Mrs C. Il. Booth of Bridgeport and
Mrs N. G. Wakelee have visited their
parents.
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26

Dea A. c. Moore's family enjoyed
Christmas in Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1890-12-26

Miss Addie -Fairchild visits Stamford
friends.