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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-12-26
The Afistletoo.

The mistletoe is supposed TO be OF
Druidish origin, probably also by way Of
Scandinavia; at any rate, in early Scan
dinavian mythology it is related that
Mamma, one of the goddesses, took shaft
or stick of mistletoe to collect certain
tears on, and he who examines will find
them yet on the fruitful bush of the mis-
tletoe, in the form of little white berries,
TO this day.
So much for sentiment; and much con-
nected with this peculiar plant Is of this
character, as, unlike the holly and other
decorative plants, 1t has not much in
itself &c recommend 1t. It's sale, how
ever, Is increasing year by year. But a
few years ago 1t was seldom asked for in
the trade, but then it is the same with
other greens"
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-12-26
A cbrs~tmas Recipe.

Take about eight quarts of unselfsb-
meas and unadulterated charity; mix
brisIxly with liberal supply of gener-
osity, kindness and forbearing love.
Simmer gently over @ slow fire of for.
givcnees, goodwill and good-fellowship.
Put in n dash OF cheerfulness and q
plenteoue sprinkling of smiles, and serve
pjDing hot with your Christmas dinner.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-12-26
CHRISTMAS.

Christ, the Lcrd. is born tO-dayl
Hang the house with holly gay,
Ring tho tuneful belli
In the churches, vastsand dim,
Solely for the love OF Him,
The TIE Dcum swell
Meet the poor with open hands,
Ask that Christ's divine commands
Sweetly I'm thee dwell
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-12-26
AT CHRISTMAS TIME.

In olden tyne ye hayden faire
Did droope and blushe with modest show
When courtlie beau on powdered hair
Led her beneath ye mlstletoe.
Our modern maids though inst as sweet,
Make no display OF shrinking fear.
They look just good enough TO eat
And bang around the chandelier.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-12-26
Nothing wonderful Either.

Gazzam (breaking I'm on the CONVERSE
tion) well, the woods are fun Of them
Mrs. Gazzam--Full OF what?
Gazzam-Cbristma trees.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-12-26

Little boy-I say, pa, do you see this
cooper shop?
Father-Of course do.
Little boy-Well, Christmas will be
along in few days; hadn't you better
let one of these coopers put hoop or two
around you?
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-12-26
"THE DUCHESS"
A Tale Of Irish Country Life.
BY THE ''DUcHEss. "

AUTHOR OF PHYLLIS" ''MoLLY BAwN," "a
MODERN cIRoE," ETC, ETC.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25
Spring Talk.

The time has come when you must
think about Spring wear and we want
you to connect your thoughts with our
stock and store. Our preparations for
Spring business have been made on a
very extensive scale with Il view to offer
ing buyers the utmost latitude of choice
in styles and prices. We are now about
to submit the stock, which represents our
taste and judgment, to the critical test of
public opinion in our Spring footwear
and hope to hear your voice in the gem
eral verdict. You will find our stock
adequately representing the best the mar
ket affords, both in materials and STYLES
and We guarantee our prices to be as low
in every ease rs the quality Of our goods
will warrant. Prices must ALWAYS be
considered in relation TO quality and the
final test of quality is actual wear. We
are confident that the test of wear will
prove the actual worth Of the goods we
offer. Before you make your Spring pul-
chases, we respectfully ask an examine
ton OF our goods. We shall not impor-
tune any one to buy; feeling that ii our
stock will not make buyers, nothing we
can say will win custom. A half hour
spent in looking over our assortment of
goods will give you 4 fair idea of the
styles that will be popular in this Spring
season and we can only hope that it viii
be as much pleasure for you TO see, as
for us 70 show our goods. Respectfully,
Henry N. Ayres.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25
Mrs LYMAN Smith.

Mrs Mary Smith, widow of Lyman
Smith and mother of Mrs Luke Robson
and Mrs L. d. Clifford, died in Portage
on Monday at II after brief illness
which terminated in pneumonia. She
had lived so years and five months and
was one of the oldest residents of that
town. Thus another of the pioneer resi-
dents, one highly esteemed by her neigh
bors and friends, has passed over the
river. Mrs Smith was an estimable la
ey, gentle and kind to all. 1t is doubtful
if, in all her long life, she ever had an
enemy and her many friends wonder if
she ever had a fault. Her funeral obse-
quies were on Wednesday at 2 p m; Rev
Mr. Classon of Canaseraga officiated.-
Nunda News. Mrs Smith was form
er resident of this town and second
daughter of the late Suction and Dymah
A. Shepard; was married in the Fall of
1880 and in the Spring of 1882 went with
her husband and one child to Western
New York, then wilderness, where, by
industry and economy. they made for
themselves comfortable home. She
leaves two daughters and three grand
children. She united with Trinity church
in Newtown before her departure West
and has ever been model Christian.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25
SOUTHPORT.

Having purchased property opposite
his place from the Hall estate, c. r.
Rockwell is improving it by grading. etc.
Half a dozen young friends helped
Miss Eleanor M. Beers celebrate her 10th
birthday, last week Thursday afternoon.
A birthday party was also given by Mas
ter Teddy Seldom, last week; he is six
years old.
A typographical error in last weeks
BEE said that Tax Collector Pike would
be at the store of ssFrancis Pike, deceas.
ed" 1t is hardly necessary to say that
it should have read Samuel Pike; Fran.
els Pike is very much alive.
The Driscoll place has been bought by
Samuel Morehouse.
A hearing on the final settlement of the
estate of George Bulkiey was held at the
probate office, Fairfield, Saturday after
noon.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25
STONY HILL.

Mrs C. II. Brush has visited in New
York.
Mrs Walter Clark is out after sick
ness of a month.
S. j. Sherman and family attended the
funeral of IA relative at Wilton, recently.
Miss Frances Knapp is home from a
visit in Waterbury.
Walter X. Clark drives new horse.
Misses Lockwood are home from a
months visit in Bridgeport and Norwalk.
Charles Willis from Danbury occupies
the Eggleston place; Mrs Perry recently
moved to the Manvlle place.
Mrs Joseph Benedict is but little better
and suffers from the fall she had few
weeks since.
Miss Jennie Clark has spent a week in
Bridgeport.
An elegant new upright Fischer piano
was recently received at the house of S.
j. Sherman.
John Gore has moved to Brookfield
from Harlow Weeds house near William
Dibbie's.
Ignis BuzZrr moved from the old house
near Blacksil. til Cranes to tenement
near the brick yard in Bethel.
Rupert Crane takes. his fathers place
for the Summer, recently vacated by
Daniel Wildman.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25
Meigs q Co.

Approaching the enterprise of the
BEES first eight-page issue, which is not
filed up with patent matter or plate
matter, but live local news CLEANED from
the BEES extensive field to meet the de-
mands of a regular circulation of some
1900 BEES per week, Manager Bell greets
this army of from COCO to 10000 readers
with grand Spring announcement Of
eight great sales. Meiggs q Co., the
world beating clothlers, have taken a
strong hold on popularity under the pres
ent policy of hustling TO the front and, as
there Is no barbcd wire fence around
their clothing business, the public are
not slow to find them out. Their motto
Is one to inspire public confidence, Zone
price; goods exchanged or money re-
funded and Manager Bell and his corps
Of assistants live up To this in every sense
of the term. Consult the eight great
sales advertised ut from So 40 TO Sl4 and
you will be convinced that such figures
NOT only do not lie, but also have u con-
vincing attraction for your own pocket
book. You cannot miss the place, cor
ner OF Bank and Maina and, once acquaint-
ed there, you will find an irresistible Mt
traction to call again.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25
GREEN'S FARMS.

A permanent organization has at last
been effected by Green's Farms creamery
company, whose capital stock is $1,000,
with shares at $50 each. The company,
as long ago explained in the BEE, is to
use the Cooley system. There is no good
reason why it should not succeed.
Luther Nichols has moved to Green's
Farms and is occupying the Bradley
Nichols place. Advertiser.
The first week in May is the time set
for the fair of the Helping Hands, the
missionary society connected with the
Congregational church. 1t will be held
at the Daniel Burr homestead.
The Couch place is now occupied by
Ioratio Mills and family.
A valuable Jersey belonging to Rev
d. J. Relyea died, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25
pLUMTREES.

Sclieck Booth has been very sick; Drs
ion on his case.
S. A. Couch, who has been very sick
again.
Mrs Mary futile of Brooklyn has visit
ed her grandmother, Mrs Starr.
But little wood is on hand at the lime
kiln and, as none has been contracted, it
looks like dull times there, this Summer.
Nelson Taylor, whose shop has been
idle during the Winter, is mapping hats
again.
Mrs DIR Bennett has returned from a
stay Of a year and half in North Caro-
lima and occupies her old home.
II. j. Dayton had a social dance, last
week. Frank Whitney furnished the
music.
Daniel Wildman, who moved to Bridge
port, March /, il located lit 800 North
avenue and has work for his teams haul
ing stone.
Miss Cora Blackman of Bridgeport has
visited her mother.
The family Of G. Campbell has moved
to Bridgeport and r.. Gerry, who Occur
pied the house with him, has moved to
Danbury. They sold out their thorough.
bred poultry stock before leaving and
Cornelius Mead has rented the place,
moving in April I. g y
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25
BETHEL.

The gold watch at st. Mary's fair was
won by William Ochs.
Louis Judd is slowly recovering from
an injury to his back, received by being
thrown from wagon in ii collision.
Mrs Orrin Ridge has been with her
son, George NJ. Ridge, at New Milford :;
L. c. Bartram and Mr. and Mrs f. Miles
visited him recently.
Howard c. Ridge caught 1 IL pound
trout, last week.
Miss Lena f. Ridge returned from
New Haven and is with her brother
George at New Milford. Orrin Ridge
was in New Haven recently.
In the absence of rector, Harry GIov-
er read service at st. Thomas, Sunday.
Clifford Bassett, who has been seeking
health in Florida, is expected back, this
week.
A new house is being built by DR. Bar
Der; Gilbert Bros. do the work. I'm
provements are also being made by Starr
Judd, Joseph Banks and William Kyle.
Elizabeth street is to be provided with
sidewalks.
Miss Owen of New York, violinist, and
Mrs Hitchcock of Hartford, banjoist,
were decided acquisitions to the enter
tainment by local musical talent at Fish
er's hall, last week. The entire program
was well rendered and received deserved
applause. Those taking part were Mrs
L. A. Evans, Miss Mary Rodemeyer,
Miss Alice Owen, Mrs L. D. Hitchcock,
Messrs Smith, Bassett, Beard, Baird.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25

ness, we have established branch Office
and show room at No. Lyon street, di-
rectly opposite the railroad station,
Bridgeport, where may be found the
largest display of finished work in the
city. Our principal works are still con-
tinued ct Stratford and visitors at either
place will find anything in the line of
cemetery work that may he desired.
New designs furnished on application
and estimates given on all kinds of work.
: The Stratford Granite and Marble
Works, Charles j. Hughes, proprietor.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25
TRUMBULL.

Samuel B. Sterling wants it understood
that he has helped improve Trumbull
roads and don't intend to take any money
for it.
The engagement is announced of Miss
Florence L. Merwin to Charles Robert
Hathaway of Windsor, Conn.
=. Mr. and Mrs Hull and Mr. IIull's mother
occupy the house formerly owned by
Charles Beardsley.
Drs ill and Lauder were called in con-
sultation on the case of Mrs Edward
Ward, Sunday evening. She is still very
sick, is unable to sit up or help herself
and is kept under the influence of NOR
phine much of the time. She is at Mrs
Samuel Wards, where Mrs Ward is as
sisted in her care by kind neighbors.
Mrs Peck of Woodbury. has been with
her brother, Plumb Nichols, for several
weeks.
| Mrs Miles S. Standish and daughter of
Hoboken have visited her father, George
Bouton.
Elmer, son of S. L. Hawley, who has
been sick, threatened with pneumonia, is
better.
| Mrs o. B. Burton, who was hurt by a
fall, is able to be out on crutches.
George Dibblc is at work at Noyes's
new house.
There is talk of appointing Henry Gil
bert sexton of Riverside cemetery.
| Cora Louise, little daughter of Frank
Brinsmade, died in New Haven, last
week Thursday, of malignant diphtheria,
after an illness of only few days. She
was II years and three months old and
was an unusually bright and lovable child
and will be sadly missed by all. The
body was temporarily placed in New
Haven vault, until it could be brought
to Trumbull and inferred here, Wednes-
day afternoon at =.
William Farrar, the colored boy who
was with Dea Elijah Beach for couple
of years and later with B. b. Plumb
left Joseph Hawley, his latest employer
a few days ago. Mr. Beach is now look,
ing for new boy.
Ralph Tolles has been with his grand
father, George Bouton.
When DIR Peck of Woodbury. came
here, Saturday night. he had a case Of
dental tools, valued at $500. AS they
were heavy, and he did not wish to carry
them to Mr. Nichols's, he stored them un
der the platform, hoping that the station
agent would see them. However, whei
4 DR. Peck came to the station, he fount
that the case had disappeared. Afte
considerable search, it was found b.
Agent Plumb, hidden in fence corner
The thief had gone through it thorough.
but had taken only a magnifying glass
During the Winter, a number of Hun
garians have been employed by Loui
Hanggi, chopping. They now claim tina
IIanggi refuses to pay them and employ
! ed Constable w. O. Beach to place an at
tachment for wages upon about 100 cord
, of wood. The case will be heard, Satur
day, before Justice r. G. Amber.
: Leonard A. Hawley was in New Can
aan, last week, at the nurseries of Steph
en- Hoyt's sons. He is busy delivering
stock.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25

The above cut represents the design of
one of five monuments which we have
built and placed upon the famous battle
field of Gettysburg to perpetuate the
memory of Connecticut's brave sons who
fought and died that the nation might
live. All the cemeteries in this vicinity
have specimens of our work, in granite
and marble which, for display of artistic
ability, good workmanship and fair price,
are exeelled by none and equalled by
few. TO meet the demands of our bust
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25
STEPNEY.

Julius Burkhardt sold his horse to
Baker III. G. Fosdick of Ansonia.
Mrs w. G. Sharpe and daughter, Err
nest G. Sharpe and lady spent Sunday
with Mrs Agur Beardsley.
The old shop at Barnum Curtiss's has
been renovated and is now occupied as a
dwelling and wagon repair shop by a
York State man, brother-in-law Of Miller
Turner.
Levi Blackman is roofing his barn.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25

The new owners of the Shepaug, who
gave up the proposed SaugatuclS Valley
from Danbury to Port Chester and
have voted to issue $500, 900 in 5 per cent
bonds. If no satisfactory arrangements
can be made with the New England, "a
link of about six miles will be built from
Hawleyville to Danbury to connect the
Shepaug with the Port Chester line.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25

The suit of Charles +. Beardsley
against Mrs George W. Stuart for $4,000
damages, for which papers were served
about n year ago, was on the trial list at
this term of the Superior court, but, ow-
ing to the inability of the counsel for the
defendant to be present, trial was post
poned, though the case may yet be heard,
this term of court lasting until June.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25

In order to relieve Mrs Beers of the
care and responsibility Of the property,
an application, signed by Mrs Ann Il.
Beers, has been filed ut the probate court,
praying for the appointment of a conser-
vator for Isaac Beers and hearing on
the matter will be held on Saturday, May
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25
FRIDAY. APRIL 20, 1890,

An enthusiastic and pleasant meeting
OF u number of local and other fishernen
Was held at the Grand Central, last week
Thursday evening and the Equitable fish
ing club of Newtown organized with
about - members and these officers:
President, NJ. j. IIouhhn.
Secretary and treasurer ;, A, BlacknInn.
Attorney, Judge William }, Beocher.
An elegant supper, gotten up in Land
lord iloulihans faultless style, was dis
cussed and thoroughly enjoyed. The
club has already leased number of the
finest trout streams in Newtown, such as
Pond brook and others in liawleyville,
Palestine brooks and those in Hunting
town controlled by Marshall Sears and
George Griffin. The rules of the club
allow any member to fish in any of the
leased brooks and he may be accompa-
MED by not more than one invited friend.
The brooks leased by the club have been
stocked with thousands of young trout,
provided by the State and COOL fishing is
assured In the future, for the aim OF the
club is to render the streams more fully
stocked and to prevent promscuous fish
ing. Among those present at the supper
were NJ. j. lIoulihan, Aaron Sanford, M.
IL. Sears, George Griffin, $. \. Blackman,
W. IL. Glover, Michael Heating, $. G..
Glover, LIB. Booth, WI. Beechcr, George
w. Botsford, NJ. j. Bradley, Newtown;
George IL. Turner, Il. b. Shepard, NJ. b.
Ferris, c. +. FULLY, W. IL. Hoy, George
Turney, Bridgeport, Other Bridgeport
ers chosen members of the club, but who
were unable to attend, were Mayor De
Forest and Col Stevenson.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25

Kenneth E.Perl<ins writes from Denver
that he belongs to the supplied choir OF
men and boys in the cathedral, which
numbered 100 on Easter Sunday, which
was so beautiful a day that doors and
windows were open. Trees were lcafing
out on the 10th.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25

Sunday visitors at Leonard's pleasant
hotel Included III. N. Knapp, Miss NAL
lory. F. S. Andrews, Nathaniel Wheeler
Bishop and wife, c. A. Seeley, Bridge.
port; Abram Heartt and wife, M. Fitz.
simmons and wife, New York.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25

Edwin a. Marble of New Haven was
here, last week, looking for furnished
cottage for himself and family for the
Summer. lie is member of the firm of
Henry Hooker & Co., New Haven carri-
age makers.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25

\ well known NewtoWn woman re-
marked in K. f. Hawley's store recently ;
II have always used two bars of rosin
soap for weeks wash, but one bar of
Brussels soap does the same work and
the clothes look whittier than ever before
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25

A charming array of Summer silks,
wash dress fabrics, hosiery, underwear,
notions and, last but not least, millinery,
in all the taking styles at E. Stones, 229
Main street, Danbury.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25
WOLF PITS.

Fred Wildman has moved from the
Samuel Hoyt place at the foot of the hill
to the Buckley place.
Mrs Charles Mead moved, last week,
to Bloomfield, n. j.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25

For years, those who patronized the
post Office at Zoar Bridge were forced to
be content with one mail n week, brought
from Birmingham each Friday. The
post Office was then in New Haven coun-
ty, at the east end of Ioar bridge. a
few months ago, the post Office was NOV
cd to the station on the Derby extension,
in Fairfield county and the name changed
to Stevenson. Now, another change has
been made, by which Stevenson receives
daily mails by way of the extension,
pouches being received from Botsford
at noon and returned at > III. There is
no mail from the east, however, and let
ters to or from points on the Naugatuck
and other roads are sent by way of
Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25

Johnnie, son of Peter Kelley of Lake
George, was kicked by his fathers horse,
Sunday and quite badly injured; his
face was considerably gashed below the
right eye. Six stitches were taken in it
by DR. Richardson.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25
STRATFIELD.

Ella Merwin has been very sick with
bronchitis: her sister, Mrs John Wilson,
who has cared for her, has also suffered
with the same complaint and hard colds
are prevalent.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25

Representative Michael j. Cavanaugh
Is one of the happiest men in town to-
day. Reason-a bright little daughter
made her appearance in his home, Sun
day afternoon.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25

Five cars of stock arrived at Sandy
Hook for the Rubber, last week and the
rush of work still keeps extra teams em-
ployed; some new hands are employed.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25

Carpenters Peek, Otis and Northrop
have the third tenement which the Rub
Der company are building on Pine street
we'll under way and the cellar is com
pleted for the fourth, which will be built
soon. There is great rush for the new
houses and Mr. Campbell says that he
could readily rent II dozen such tene-
mentS.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25
PLATTSVILLE.

The family of NJ. B. Lacey, who have
been very sick, are better.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25

Five or six dollars will be added to the
firemens treasury as the net result of the
dance in the Town hall, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25

A stranger IN Newtown recently re-
marked upon the cleanliness of the peo-
pie. He probably didn't know what a
large quantity of Brussels soap E. F..
Hawley has been selling lately.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25

Oscar Pitzschler says that he is to OBJ
tain an assistant from New York: he
can't stand the strain of so many custo,
mers alone.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25
LONG HILL.

Elliott IL. Beardsley, who was severely
hurt short time ago, is around again,
nearly swell as usual.
The frame Of d. G. Beachs new house
has been raised and partly covered.
Hall and Booth have about completed
the addition to G. II. Walkers barn and
front fence has also been built.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25

One new member was initiated at the
last meeting of w. Ii. Stevenson lodge.
brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, max
ing 20 in all
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25

"a meeting Of the young ladies' Christ
ian knowledge society was held, last
week Thursday, at the residence Of G. III.
Bradley
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25

\ large new freight Car float, the En-
press, built for the New England termi-
nal company, has been added to the fleet
plying between Wilson Point and New
York
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25

Miss Jennie Shepard was at her Brook
field home, Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25

The soap trade of Newtown has been
completely revolutionized since +. F..
IIawley introduced Brussels soap.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25
DANBURY.

300, Sunday, of $4,000 needed for new
church building.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25

Robert 5. Tomlinson is never so happy
as when driving pair of handsome, spr-
tied horses or capturing exceptionally
large foxes, lie Is now enjoying the
four year olds, purchased in Britain.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25
CHESTNUT HILL.

a number OF neighbors were pleasant
" entertained by Mrs Daniel Edwards
last week.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25

Blessings often come in disguise, but E.
F. Hawley says there is no Disgusting the
fact that Brussels soap is It blessing.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25

Undertaken Wilson drives new horse,
for which he traded with Harvey Os-
borne.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25

You ARE INVITED. Beat XXXX pills
bury aud Jones patent Hour soc bag or
@G barrel. Island Gem, best patent. Zoe
bag. Our boss coffee 25c pound. Fine
soda crackers, four pounds 2ae. Fine
Turkish pruues four pounds 25c. ~
O1one snap ~. Granlilated sugar il
pounds 49,, q sugar 10 pounds for 81, 40
w. ". Wiil~, ~ state street, Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25

The town has graded the approaches
10 the new bridge at Harris's corner; an
Improvement
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25

Miss Ada b. Burr of Greenfield Hill
has been with Mrs Gershom ii. Platt ut
Taunton.
The Newtown bee., 1890-04-25

Rutlles Il Camp are putting IL fresh
coat of paint on the James Turner tenant
house at the head of the Street.