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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14
SOUTH BRITAIN.

: Rec Mr. Pelton, who so acceptabiy con-
Quoted the services at the Congregations
al church, last Sunday. will be present
again, next Sunday.
The pupils of the select school hold
fortnightly entertainments, which the
parents and friends of the scholars should
take pains to attend.
The South Britain magazine club will
hold it's annual meeting in the select
school room on Friday evening, Novem-
Der Il. All members should be present
or send their dues. Others wishing to
join should also be present or send their
names in.
VIII Curtiss tipped over on his way to
the China wedding.
G. 7. Downess is in New York, this
week.
Miss Ada Averiil started for Detroit,
November l, where she Intends to spend
the Winter with aunts and cousins.
g. IL. Jessup was ID town, last week,
with a load Of wool, which he sold to
Bradley, Hoyt q Co.
Mrs Jane Platt and Dea Mitchell visit
ed S. J Averill and friends In New Pres
ton, last week.
Jack Bryant raises mammoth beets.
one Of which weighed 10 IA pounds.
Ben Mitchell was home, over Sunday.
I''.e funeral Of David Noble was at
tend, i on Tuesday At ? p m; interment
in Britain cemetery.
The fact that our town voted license al
our last town meeting was plainly dem
nnstrafed On election day and has since
been the general theme for conversation
Mrs Esther Stoddard, who for years
had suffered with heart trouble, died on
the 2Sth Of October. AS she had lived,
SO she died, = peaceful, quiet death. Al
we respected aud admired her worthy
life, so we revere her memory, wishing
there were more like her who live whal
they profess.
On Saturday night at 2 o'clock, i frs
WAS discovered IN Merritt -Platt > woods
not far from his house. Fne alarm wat
sounded through the Hollow and on the
Hill and Ii strong AMI hardy men re-
sponded. The fire WAS soon extinguish
4 ed. with but little damages. The suppo.
sitiOn is that the leaves wire set on firt
by careless hunters who were through
the woods that day.
Monday evening was the Doth anniver
sary of Mr. and Mrs w. 3. Mitchell's
marriage and So relatives and friends
called TO express their friendship and
good cheer. such gatherings tend 70 Gre
ate pleasant social feeling and we need
more of them. We wish Mr. and Mr.
Mitchell many happy returns Of the day
and hope that they may be with us many
years, doing the same good work ID TN
church and community.
Rev s. M. Keller wished our represent
ative-elect early III the week
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

The N. Y. b. & p. Co. has negotiated
with the Standard Oil Co. for crude oil to
burn at its factories at Sandy Hook as
fuel instead of coal. Men are expected
on at once to put in storage tanks, pipes.
etc. There will be four large storage
tanks In the plot Of ground south OF the
New England station at the end of the
side track, which win hold about a
months supply, about 10000 gallons.
These tanks will be put in pit 55x33
feet and about 20 feet deep, which will
take about $4,000 brick for the walls.
The oil will be drawn to the smaller
tanks near the boilers by suction pumps.
1t is expected that the oil plant will be
completed by December L.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

Mrs Delzell was called to New Haven,
Tuesday, by the death of her grandnoth-
err, Mrs Diana Prentiss, who had reached
the ripe age of about 80 years. Rev Mr.
Delzell went to New Haven, Thursday,
to attend the funeral, which was held,
Thursday evening, with burial at Upper
Red Hook, N. Y.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14
PLuMTREES.

/, Marcus Babbitt and wife Of Brookfield
have visited here.
William and Annie Grumnan have vis-
tied in Wilton.
Mrs Ernest Osborne and son of Salem
made Il short visit here
Edwin Rockwell is building an addit-
ion to his barn.
Born, daughter to MIR and Mrs Willis
Stearns.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

David Noble, former resident OF San
dy Hook, who died Sunday at the home
of his daughter, Mrs Arson j. Ward of
South Britain, was buried, Tuesday. the
present and former Methodist pastors Of
floating. Mr. Noble was Mason, be-
longing to the Woodbury. lodge. A dele
CATION from Hiram lodge, No. s, F. and
A. NJ. of Sandy Hook, attended and
these members acted as pail bearers !:
James Blackman, John G. Graham, Can
field. John L. Sanford. The burial was
at South Britain.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

A donation visit is appointed for Rev
K. I'll. butcher, next Wednesday evening,
10th, at the Methodist parsonage. If very
stormy, the first pleasant evening. A
general invitation is extended to all
friends of Sandy Hook and Newtown to
be present and contribute to make the
evening pleasant and profitable one
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

There have been Is or l6 applications
for membership of Court Sandy Hook,
A. o. +. Of A., which will bring the
membership to between so and 90. The
first soiree of the court will occur Mt the
Town hall, Tuesday evening, 18th and,
as already stated, Bliss will furnish mus
ic and unique entertainment is proinis-
ed all who attend, for the committee of
arrangements has done it's work we'll.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

Keep your eye on the Foresters." Before
the next Issue OF the BEE, the concert and So
cfabie of Court Sandy Hook, No. 1852. A. o.
OF A., will have been held; hence this timely
notice. The opening hour is IN. IL has
been termeda concert. but the entertainment
will include dramatic Characterization by.
Henry 8. and Herman Lang, nided by John
and Simon r. Kelly, besides other features 81
fun for which this quartet is renowned. The
vocal efforts Will be well sustained by the
Bliss orchestra and renowned pianist. alto
gether making a first class entertainments TIE
floor committee consists George Burr, M, j.
Houlfhan, y. r. Corbett.J. III. Costello, Peter
Mcmahon, M. G. Bradley, who will cheerfully
attend to the pleasures Of devotees OF Terp-
sichore. The reception committee are John
J.. Kelly. Gotlieb Schumacher, Leslie Constan-
tine, g. @. Tugnot, Thomas Carey, B. j. Keat-
mere mention of whose names satfsdes. Each
man has done his allotted part Mnd everything
promises smooth passage Temperance re-
fieshments win be served only and no unruly
persons tolerated, nor nngentlemanly actions
permitted in the hall. Tickets admitting to
concert and sociable. SOC; TO concert, csc.
Keep your eye ON the Foresters.n
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14
BETHEL,


Married, at Carmel. 9Th, Miss Eva l..
Cottrell and William III. Vail.
George E. Becker of this place is to
wed Miss Josie s. Avery of South Nor
walk.
Prof Spencer's dancing school opened
at Nichols opera house, Wednesday.
Miss Susie Cunningham OF New York
has visited Bethel friends.
O.. Ritzman's house on South street has
been painted by George w. Roe.
f. A. Judd of Judd & Dunning is ex-
pected home from the West about
Thanksgiving. lie is on an extensive
business trip.
The blacksmith shop in the rear OF the
forming factory, where w. s. Haincs
was located, is to be conducted by John
lF. Meyer.
Mrs and Mrs John G. Mead have the
sympathy of the community in the sOr-
! row which has come upon them. Ethel
May, their 14-months-old daughter, died
| of congestion Of the brain. after an ill
ness of but few hours. The funeral was
attended from the house.
| Eureka hook and ladder company will
give 4 grand masquerade ball at Nichols
opera house house, on Friday evening,
December D.
| Miss Annie Judd of Danbury has visit
ed relatives in ElmwoOd.
Michael Waters and James McNee in
/ voked the aid of DIR Benedict, last week.
to amputate crushed fingers.
Samuel Hanna is to visit Europe.
Oliver Davis, a well known citizen, was
found dead about s o'clock, Monday ev-
ening, by his children. lie was lying IN
tie doorway of his house and had evi-
IDENTIFY fallen while walking about, as his
i neck was broken and he had been dead
4 for some time. Mrs Davis was absent.
but the alarm was quickly spread. d.
Barber, the medical examiner, was called
i and made an examination. Mr. Davis.
who was 81 years old, leaves wife and
4 children.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

DR. i. ID. Wilcoxson, who has been
very sick at Dicks hotel for some weeks,
is ia much the same condition. Heis at
tended by Drs Smith of Newtown and
Daggett Of New Haven.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14
GAINESVILLE.

Allie Keller of Bridgewater is Will,
Mrs F. III. Warner.
Mrs Clark Smith suffers with boil on
the head.
Hiram Manville and Sadie Smith are
delegates to the llanbury Sunday school
convention.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

About Is members of Putnam council,
No. "a, X. G., drove to Bethel, Wednes-
day evening, to assist Pavia council in
celebrating It's second anniversary. There
was reception at the rooms of the Beth
ell lodge and the visitors were royalty
treated.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14
STEVENSON.

Mrs Jane Booth of New Milford visits
her aunt, Mrs Nj. Brown
Mrs Fred Isbell has returned from
Middletown.
Mrs 4. S. Hinman visits friends in New
York.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

Headquarters for fine butter is ut T..
+. Hawleys's; just received another lot
OF Vermont dairy butter, better than ever
also choice farmers butter In stone jars.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

Landlord IIoulihan is preparing TOR
Winter by putting In an immense fur
mace, built by the Stamford Foundry Co.
and placed In position by 4. J. Hall and
men.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

Danbury, naturally a hustling city, has
made great success of the State Sunday
school convention which opened there,
Tuesday. There have been about 700
delegates in attendance and the address
es and exercises have been of the most
interesting character.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

reunion of the SUNDAY schools 81
Stepney and vicinity, Thursday evening,
10th.
Preaching II me stepney N. e. church
sunday, "a and p m. Evening sermon
preceded ~ I 2O-minute praise service
The freight train sent down the Hous-
atomic road, last Sunday killed two COWS
belonging to w. B. Lanphear near the
Pepper Street crossing.
Miss Miranda Hull Of Bethel Ii with
her father, Hanford Hull.
Miss Carrie Seeley is delegate to the
Danbury Sunday school convention.
burr Hawiey has been to New York
buying more goods.
Mrs G. r. Osborne has visited friends
ii Brookfield Center.
Mrs q. G. Sherman Of New Haven was
guest Of her parents, last week.
The hill midway between lower and
upper Stepney is under treatment. At
the foot of the hill, nearly 100 loads Of
stone have been carried in and covered
with gravel taken from the top of the
hill, greatly changing the grade. Part
Of the work has been done by private con-
tributions and part ordered by the select
men. When completed, our main road
will be equal to any in adjoining towns.
This hill was of the steepest grade be-
tween Bridgeport and our northern town
line.
The family Of Swedes who recently
came from Sweden to John Alquist are
homesick in the extreme and preparat-
ions are made to send them back. They
wish to take their daughter back also,
who is married to John Alquist, her own
uncle. The parents are very much exer-
cised over this trouble, as this degree Of
marriage is contrary to law and ADJUST
has no excuse on account of ignorance.
Samuel Arnold and William Arnold of
Brooklyn are guests of Postmaster Pur-
dy.
Mr. and Mrs Alabone Of England have
come to Stepney to make their home with
their sou, Walter Alabone, at the Burr
Hubbell place.
Mrs Sylvia Porter of Orange, n J.,
has visited Mrs Hanford johnson.
Thomas Clingan of Bethel has moved
into the house owned by George Sher-
wood of Easton.
A fair for the benefit of the Catholic
church at Stepney Depot will be held at
the residence OF MIR Honan, Friday even
ing, Fist. The fair will offer as chances
a Jersey heifer. ring doves, cigars and a
number of other articles. Ticket for gen.
tleman and lady 81, with supper and Sc
lected music. All are welcome.
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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

A company Of Kickapoo Indians are
holding forth at the Town hall, trying to
amuse the public as n bait for their med
icine
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

The second annual performance of the
Y. M. A. and c.. Ministries is announced
for this week Friday at John Ferry's,
Dodgingtown.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

Messrs Michael and James Kelly of
New Brunswick, N. j., have visited their
sister, Mrs Daniel Harrigan, who is slow
ly improving from long illness.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

New roofs have been placed on the
house and barn OF George G. Peek, Trim
ity's faithful sexton.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

The Yule whist club held its first meet
ing Of the season, Thursday night. ut Il
G. Morris's, for organization.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

Mrs Ida 3. Hawley, who has been Sc
rioMsiy i'll, has recovered sufficiently to
be taken to Cincinnati, o.. in the hope
that change may bring speedy health
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

Oscar Pitzschler has been confined to
the house for several days with a severe
cold.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

T.. s. Lowell has had s. G. Lathrop at
work building an Ice house 16x24, with a
convenient milk-room annex.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

Mrs ID. Z. Richardson and baby james
are Mt Mrs Richardson's old home at
Fitchburg, Mass.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

Ladies' meeting, next Tuesday at 8,
with Mrs II. l.. Wheeler.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

Invitations have been received ia town
to the marriage Of A. #. Townsend in
New York city, Wednesday, November
20.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

Revs r. III. butcher and III. +. Wheel
er went to Danbury, Wednesday,, to at
tend the Sunday school convention.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

Albert Coles II building al addition To-
the Sandy Hook house occupied By
Charles Shepard.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

Mrs r. Carroll of Sandy Hook has beer
seriously i'll with pneumonia.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

Charles T.. Blackman made % casks OF
cider, Friday. He got four gallons 70
the bushel from most apples ground, this
year.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

New roofs have been put on the. house
OF Charles Skidmore.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

Mrs DR. S. II. Platt OF Waterbury has
been with the family Of *. i. Wheeler
and visited the graves Of her parents and
child at the Sandy Hook cemetery.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

New York ana New England stock,
which was forced up TO SO by specusat-
ors, has dropped to a dismal 30.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

Merton Hubbell IS painting Levi g.
Giibert's buildings in good shape.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

Al. IT. Peek of Danbury, a native Of
Wild Cat, has died at the age Of Is years.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

Waterbury Intends spending $4O0, O0o
to get 4 water supply from Qnassapaug
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

Curtis Bostwick and sister. Mrs Beers,
went to East Village, Wednesday, to at
tend the funeral Of their friend, Mrs pr
Buckley.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

Mr. Purvis, who has lived IN the brick
house, IS moving into Walker Ruthless
house for the Winter.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

Rev E. II. butcher will preach, next
Sunday morning, III the Methodist
church and in the. evening att.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

Mrs 5. A. Blackman is recovering frol
her severe attack of pneumonia.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

A question Of rather unusual form,
which came up In the settlement Of the
estate Of the late Josiah Booth, was de-
cided BY commissioners appointed BY the
probate court, Tuesday. Elon Booth,
also lately deceased, boarded with Josiah
Booth and wife and paid to Josiah $500,
as settlement in full. After Josiah's
death, the estate Of his wife put in claim
for this $500. Lawyer Sam Tweedy OF
Danbury and A. D. Prindle have disal-
lowed the claim.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

George Beers sold his black mare Is
Mr. Middlebrook 81 Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

E. F. Rawley is showing the largest and
nobbiest line of scaris, 4-in-hands and ring
scarts for % and SOC, new, just in, special bar
gain usually sold for 80 and 15c.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

Mrs A. w. Fuller, who has been in
has returned to Black Rock.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

The Hub clothing house have word fol-
you In their new ad.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

Tho county commissioners will Instruct
County Treasurer Quintnrd OF Norwaik to
bring Huit upon tho bond OF Martin Houlihan
Of Newtowns v no WAS recently tried for viola.
expired before a could be revoked e Farmer.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

w. b. Hall q Co. will give one OF their
practically free excursions to Bridgeport
on Thursday, November 20. Train
leaves Newtown ut 0 OF, returning leaves
Bridgeport 8 10. Fare for round trip 81.
All those purchasing to the amount Of
$40 will receive back the entire fare.
Those purchasing to amount Of IS will
receive back half fare. See advertise
ment.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

Do you like to get your moneys worth ?
Then please remember that at the lecture
room of the Congregational church, from
IL to 2 and from 0 to s next Friday, 2lst,
you can have your choice of oysters seal
loped or stewed, baked beans, buildings.
pies, tea and coffee for 25c. Ice cream
and cake 10c extra.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

/ The face Of the State election returns
'as received by the secretary Of state
show an apparent majority Of ~ for ~
Morris, leaving out disputed votes. They
show 60, 976 for Merwin, 81 ,662 for Nor
ris, 34l3 Prohibitionist votes and 246
scattering.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

Chiid's navy blue Jersey suits, something
nice, four to nine years Warner, Clark & Tay-
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

Henry G. Banks Of Colorado who has
been with bis father at Dicks hotel, left,
this week, for Chicago.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

Sam Harris the Danbury hustler, is giving
a Thanksgiving turkey with $40 in clothing
and wants TO buy several hundred turkeys.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

So buys n Webster's unabridged dictionary
bound In calf over 1900 pages, ut Hawley's.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14
II. P. Boyson is putting new colors on

II. F. Boyson Is putting newcolors on
his building
Mrs John Griffin of Danbury and Mrs
Susan Hall have been guests Of 4. p.
Lake.
r. +. Ronalds returned to Newtown,
last week and has laid off all the work
men ut Castle Ronald, retaining only
Fred Hartmann, the coachinan. A gar
dener is to be added, however and it is
understood that Mr. Ronalds intends TO
resume work on the castle early in
March,
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

At st. Johns, last Sunday, Rev A. r.
Chapman spoke of the necessity OF pro-
viding greens for the Christmas decor
ations of the church and reminded the
young people that an early start would
secure an abundant supply.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14
R0XBURY.

The dance for the benefit of the village
Improvement society realized $25 and a
similar entertainment is booked in q week
or SO.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

II. B. Northrop, i thriving Palestine
farmer, II laying good walls nhis farm,
this Fall.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

Miss Minnie Bronson is in Baltimore,
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

Jeronss Nichols's place had narrow
escape from fire, Saturday. Mr. Nichols
had bniIt fire under his furnace kettle,
which Is enclosed IN 4 building for his
hogs. While ut llis shop for q few min-
utes, the flames got hold Of straw, set
ting The whole on fire. But for the
timely appearance Of Harry coger, the
butcher, Mr. Nichols's monstrous hog, as
well as his buildings, would have been
destroyed.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

colors. &c yard; also fine line OF plaid dress
goods at E. f. Hawley's.
Horse blankets in variety and of excellent
quality at 75c a bargain at Warner, Clark
& Taylor's.
E. F.HawIey is giving big bargain in soap,
25 bars for 81, better than ozone. trial will
prove it.
The rich value TO be obtained in reliable
footwear at the enterprising boot and shoe
emporium of C. II. Bennett, 339 Main street,
Bridgeport, is the talk of shrewd buyers OF
this vicinity. When in Bridgeport our read
ers will find this house desirable place to
do their trading, as the goods kept are the
best and price the lowest The prize squash
contained 53s seeds and the prize was won by
a resident OF the city.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1890-11-14

an EXCELLENT BUSINESS OPPORTUNI-
IA TY-For rent, three large and convenient
new Stores corner STAFFORD avenue aud
Carroll street, East End, Bridgeport. Apply
to GEORGE }. HARRISON, 100 Howard ave-
nue., Bridgeport; or inquire at BEE office.
INSTRUCT OF NEWTOWN,ss.P Probate Court
IL November IL, $780,
Estate of ELLA G. JUDSON, late of
Newtown in said district, deceased.
The Administrator having exhibited his ac-
count with said estate to,this Court for allow
ance, 1t is thereupon
ORDERED-That the Eth day of November,
1850 at 8 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
account and this Court directs the administra
tor to give notice thereof by posting copy OF
this order the public signpost in the
town where the deceased last dwelt and by
publishing copy of the same one time be-
fore the 18th day of November 1880, in the New
town BEE and return make to this Court. At
test, YIN j. BEECHER, Judge.