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BRIDGEPORT.
WHEELER BEERS.

Paralysis, the fatal third stroke occur
ring within short time of the others,
caused the death of Wheeler Beers, Mon
day afternoon, at his residence at 40
Broad street. A few days before, he had
been troubled with a numbness in the
left side, but, as it quickly passed away,
he gave it no further attention. Satur-
day and Sunday, he rode about the city
as usual and appeared in excellent health.
Early Monday morning, however, the
second shock affected more strongly his
left side and the third shock, about 10
o'clock, deprived him of consciousness,
which he never regained. Hts death oc-
cured peacefully about 4 M. Mr.
Beers was one of the best known of the
older generation Of Bridgeporters and
could truly have said that he amassed a
fortune by his own esaaeavors, for he
came to Bridgeport at the age Of II,
when the city was but three years old
and, by his own energy and persever-
ance, laid the foundation of the wealth
he afterward secured.
Mr. Beers, son OF burton Al. Beers.
was born in Easton, April |, 1922 and
spent his early days on the farm of John
Clark Mallett, Tashna hill. Wheeler
came to Bridgeport in 1889 with all he
had tied up in handkerchief. Ebenezer
Wheeler taught him axle making and he
learned brass finishing. With Joseph
Lines, he established the Eagle Spring
Co.. established gu Cannon street for a
time and now Incorporated in the Spring
Perch Co. He started the Bridgeport
Spring CO. and built its factory on East
Washington avenue. The pioneer in
brass goods, he finally disposed Of the
factory on the corner Of Water and Gil
bert streets to Bradbury & Goodsell, af-
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Daniel Edwards will burn 5000 bushels
of charcoal on the Morgan tract near Is
aae Wells. Mr. Edwards bought tract
of bog grass of Eli Leayenworth which
he ships to New York to crockefy firm.
Misses Oracle, Emma and Nellie Lyon
and George Myers have visited Isaac
Wells. Miss Emma will spend a week
there.
George and Charles Robertson, with
their families, from Danbury, have been
at Levi Edwards's.
Isaac Wells is laying cellas wall for
Ben Turney of Long Hill.
Mrs William Hill of Redding recently
visited Mrs William Ward.
Richard Leonard of Bridgeport spent
Sunday at Mrs Eliza Silliman's.
Edward Hall of Bridgeport has been
with his father, Philo Hail.
Venerable Charles Wheeler of Bridge
Tort was in town, this week.
Mrs Ephraim Osborn and son have WIS.,
tied S. N. Osborn.
Fred Sillinlan is to teach the school in
the Narrows.
Mr. McNee, who has been with his
mether-in-law, Mrs Silliman, during the
Summer, gave lecture on ''India and
its people" Sunday evening, at the Con-
church.
A wood chopping bee on the Congre-
gational church green, Saturday after
noon.
Rev Mr. Weeks occupied the pulpit of
The Baptist church, Sunday, having re-
,urned from vacation.
Rev Judson ConkIin and wife of New
Jersey are at E. S. Gilett's.
Mr. and Mrs Charles laugh of Bridge
bort spent Labor day with Mrs William
Sherman.
Mrs Baldwin Beach visits friends in
Bridgeport.
Miss Lillian Edwards has left town for
two-months' visit with her cousin, Rev
Ir Nichols of New York.
Union meeting, next Sunday, at Flat
Rock, Lees chapel. Rev Mr. Weeks is
to preach.
L. w. Turney has added another COW
o his dairy.
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DEERFIELD.

Mrs Charles Nichols has been with
friends in Rye.
Painter Raymond and son paint Will
liam Nichols's house.
Miss Louisa Burr has visited her aunt,
Mrs Charles Beach.
Mrs SarahMellen and daughter of Red
ding have visited here.
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seed potatoes from George w. P. Jerrard,
Caribou, Maine, last Spring, consisting
of different varieties, among them the
Queen of the Valley. These are now be-
ing harvested with an abundant yield
and, in size and quality, amply repay the
owners. They have a selected bushel
and old timers say that the Land of
Steady habits never saw their equal be-
fore. The united weight of seven was 10
pounds and IA ounces, one alone weigh
ing pound and 10 ounces. They can be
seen in the window of Coe s. Whites
popular grocery, $50 Main street, Bridge
port.
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STRATFORD.

John Edwards and wife are back from
Dakota.
James Peck Is recovering from an at
tack of dysentery.
Miss Lizzie Clark entertains cousins
from Staten Island for few days.
Miss Bertha Clark has taken position
as teacher in a school in the lower part
of Shelton.
The Methodist Sunday school held
their annual picnic ut Milford grove, last
Friday. All had an enjoyable time.
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Webb's Academy and Home for Ship
builders is the name of the unique insti-
tuition founded by William Ii. Webb of
New \ ork, the construction of which has
already begun at Fordham Nights Mr.
Webb is survival of the good old days
when Columbia ruled the waves. He
made fortune in ship-building and a
wide reputation as well at home and
abroad for the excellence of his briggs and
clippers. Doubtless his business to-day
would be as flourishing as of yore
if there was any show for ship-builders
in America. But Mr. Webb believes that
this country it still to lead the world in
this industry and therefore he is to spend
about $2,000,000 in the equipment of this
school for young men who wish to learn
the art of ship and marine engine build
ing and who may be too poor or ill-cir-
cumstanced to pay for skilled tuition.
In addition to the school, the founder
has also made provision for home for
aged, infirm and INDECENT men who have
spent their lives in this trade.
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No treason we bring from Erin,

No treason we bring from Krin,
Nor bring we shame or guilt.
The sword we hold may be broken,
But we have not dropped the hilt.
The wreath we bear to Columbia
Is twisted Of thorns, not bays,
And the songs we sing are saddencd
By the thoughts of desolate days.
But the hearts we bring for freedom
Are washed in the surge Of tears,
And we claim our right by g peoples fight
L OUTLYING a thousand years.
John Boyle O'ReiIly,
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At a Scotch fair, farmer was trying
to engage lad to assist on the farm, but
would not finish the bargain until he
brought character from the last place
so he said, s'Run and get it, and meet me
at the cross at four o'clock" The youth
was up to time, and the father said,
swell, have you got your character with
your ''Na,'' replied the youth, "but We
got yours, and I'm no COMM
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TRUMBULL.

Democratic caucus at the Town hall,
Monday evening, Sth, at pm.
Cards are out for the marriage of Miss
Margaretta A. kachele OF Easton 20
Frederick A. Anton, Monday, sth, at the
German Reformed church, Congress
street, Bridgeport.
J. III. williams u Son, who are some
what interested In the production Of good
vegetables, procured several barrels Of
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SPORT HILL.

Nelson Smith has Charles w. Canfield's
men painting his house both outside and
in; light drab will, olive green trimmings
are the colors.
Mrs Ambrose Marsh is better, but gains
slowly.
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FAIRFIELD WOODS.

Married, in Fairfield, September ], at
the Congregational parsonage, by Rev
Mr. Child, William Stanley Judd of Fair
field Woods and Miss Cora Sherwood of
Southport.
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STEPNEY.

a gospel temperance meeting will be
held in the school house at Stepney De-
pot, Friday evening, 18th, at 80. The
exercises will include readings, songs
and recitations.
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MONROE.

Temperance meeting at the school
house, Stepney Depot, Friday evening Of
next week. Take your Gospel Hymns.
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Whatevers lost, it first was won!
We will not struggle nor impugn.
Perhaps the cup was broken here
That Heavens new wine might show NOR,
clear;
praise Thee while my days go on.
Il Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
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William Brooks lost horse that walk
cd through little door leading from the
barn floor to the yard below, some eight
feet. The horse was valued at $75.
Miss Carrie Nichols is with Mr. and
Mrs William Cox OF Milford.
AS Rev Mr. Porter was returning from
prayer meeting ut Long Hill, Tuesday
night, his horse was frightened by some
object by the roadside and became I'M
manageable. The rider narrowly escaped
serious injury.
Mrs n. l.. Porter attended the camp
meeting at Plainville, last week.
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w, B. HALL
& COMPANY.
DURING THE CONTINUANCE
OF THEIR
GREAT ALTERATION AND
BUILDING SALE,
WILL OFFER FRESH BARGAINS
DAILY.
To-DA
AND FOR THE NEXT TEN DAYS WILL
BE ON SALE
8 Button Length Real Mousquitaire
Suede Kid Gloves Never Before Sold
Less Than 81 so, at Only 79c Pair.
LADIES' AND GENTS HANDKER-
CHIEFS.
100 dozen Gents Fine Colored Bordered Hand
kerchiefs, would be cheap at Csc, price will be
IL 1-2c each.
Gents White Handkorehiefs IL I-2calso worth
25c.
Ladies' Embroidered Handkerchiefs 10c, worth
zoe.
L A G. E S.
All the bargains of last week continued. Irish
Point, Torchon and other popular Laces about
half price.
While alterations are going on,
Small Wares and Fancy Goods will be
shown in the alcove near the elevator.
Hundreds of New Bargains herr.
We note few sample lots which shows
the very low prices at which all of our
Fancy Goods are marked.
Best Castle Soap, 1oc cake.
Fancy Toilet Soap. SC cake.
Also full line of Colgate and Oakley's Soaps
at bottom prices.
Florida Water, Sc, 15c, csc b: title.
Full line of oakley's Triple Extract, Soc ez
DR. Blooms and Tooth Powder, 15c bottle.
LATEST NOVELTIES IN
JEWELRY.
Lace Pins Ice, worth SOC.
Gold and silver Necklaces, 25c to $3.50.
Bangle Bracelets &c, lOc, l5c and &c each.
Bone Castings yards long, lOc piece.
Good Pins lc and &c paper.
Bathing Caps l6c, zoe, 25c, soc, 35c and 42c.
Fine Combs and Children's Round Combs &c
and &c, were lOc, l2c and l5c.
Ashmead's Gold and Silver Paints, 10c and
15c bottle.
Elegant line of Satchels from soc up.
Elegant line OF Chatcline Bags from 25c up.
Large assortment of Leather Canvas Belts.
Genuine Alligator Pocketbooks. $3.50, re-
duced to So.
Purses &c, lOc and BIC.
Elegant line of Stamped Linen Goods.
Bureau Scarts 25c up.
Tray Cloths a5c, s3c, SOC, soc and 75c.
Silk Scarfs "Hand Painted Bolton" &c. 7ac
81, sl.25
Surah Sashes soc and 81, worth $3.50 to 81 so.
China Silk Head Rests, good assortment,
soc.
Down Sofa Pillows tor covering, 20xsO 81 SO,
22x22 81.
Wonderful Bargains in Ribbons.
w = II All 2, I0
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Stratfield, where she will begin school.
Hiram Jennings and family have visit
ed friends in Aspetuck.
Miss Jennie Brotherton has been with
Miss Frances Thorp.
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terward going into the Etna Spring Co.
and Bridgeport Coach Lace Co. A ma
chine for making axles, real estate in the
city suburbs and quarry near Old Mill
green have occupied his later years. fMr
Beers was alderman for two years and
once prominent member of the Univer-
salist church. A widow, son, Frank
Beers and daughter, Mrs Frank j. Mar
day.
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TrOR SALE-THe Place belonging to the e.
T. tate OF the late Theophilus Nichols. locaf-
ed on the NewtoWn main street, between VIII
liam BotsfOrtl's and w. J. Dicks. For further
particulars inquire ofC. H. PECK.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER s, 1890.
NICHOLS.
BETTERING THE ROADS.

The principle on which roads have
many to be the right one. 1t is said that
there is not money to go over the whole
of this section, but, where roads have
been worked, they have been done in a
thorough and systematic manner. This
scraping up little dirt from the sides of
the road, every year, to again be scraped
up, the next year and to be paid for year
after year is not what the public want.
We want better roads and, in order to
get them, we must take one piece ut a
time. 1t it is hill, grade it down. If a
swamp hole, fill it with stones, and, if
to grow better. About year ago, our
former selectman, Warren f. Plumb,
started the movement by grading what
was known as Bishop hill. This year,
our present selectman has taken up the
work and the first labor was the carting
many of dirt to fill in below Sawmill hill
and grading the hill. 1t is now an easy
rise. The work of filling in front of
Charles b. Nichols was work that few
would have undertaken. Some $50 to
500 loads of material were carted and the
hill in front of William G. Nichols com
pletely taken away. The last improve
ment is the grading and widening of the
hill by David B. Curtiss's and filling in
the hollow. AS Time rolls on, all will
appreciate the efforts put forth togive us
better roads. This work has not all been
done by the town. Subscriptions have
greatly helped; almost all have done
something and still there is more of the
same to be done. Peoples eyes are turn
ed to what is known as Field hill. The
time is not far distant when that will be
leveled and lie in the valley. The work
ers in these enterprises have been greatly |
encouraged and stimulated by the VIII
lage Improvement society.
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AsPETUCK.

Miss Anna g. Abbott has returned to
The Newtown bee., 1890-09-05

Quite jolly party started for a camp
on the beach, Tuesday morning; Arthur
j. Sherwood, Emory Sanford, Ernest
Jennings, Charles and Henry Sweeney
went from the Ridge.
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Street Commissioner Pierce has men at
avenue. This part of the avenue should
have been done much sooner, to fill the
mud holes.
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Resolutions in sIemoriam.

The following resolutions were adobied
by Friendship Lodge, No. o, K. of p. at
the last regular meeting:
WHEREAS, BY q decree of the Supreme
Chancellor OF the universe, death has
eluded the vigilance of the warder of our
gates, entered our castle hall and taken
from our fellowship and communion one
of our beloved knights; therefore be it
Resolued, That in Brother H. l.. Waters,
a past chancellor, joining that "innumera-
BILE carayan that moves 10 the pale realms
of shade" Friendship Lodge has lost a
valiant knight, the order ar active. zeal
Gus member, and the community q gener-
Gus, honest and intelligent citizen; and
that each member has been deprived. of a
true and earnest friend, and Pythianisn
of noble example worthy of imitation.
R.sotred, That our SORROW shall be In
harmony with that of his dearest relatives,
and We hope by fulfilling the divine prin-
ciples OF our noble order that, when our
shields hang heavy on our arms, with
open visors and spears in rest, the warden
of the gates of the celestial castle hall in
the heaven above will admit us to perfect
fellowship.
Resolped, That the loss of Brother Waters
from the couHsels of our conventions will
he greatly missed, and in the emulation of
his virtues We shall prove ourselves wOr-
thy Knights of Pythias.
ReSolced, That copy of these resolu-
tions be spread upon our minutes. pre-
sented to the family of the deceased, and
published in the local papers; and also,
in honor to the memory of Knight Waters,
that the charter be draped IN mourning
for the space Of thirty days.
JNo. MIcHELI,
&. f.. BAYARD,
GEO. r. THOMSON,
Committee.
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Death OF Mr. Asbury Cook.

Monday Captain Cook received another
stroke of paralysis, and died from the effects
in three hours. He left the house for few
moments, and was found in an un conscious
condition. The alarm was given, and he
was taken to his room and quietly passed
away without regaining consciousness.
About eleven years ago. during the terrible
fire which visited this city, from over -exer.
tIon he suffered partial stroke Of paralysis,
and has never fully rallied. For a few
years after the affliction he was able to walk
around the streets by means of crutches;
but for the past year it was with difficulty
he moved himself. He has received the
greatest care for some years past at the res
idence of Mrs. Juker and family. Asbury
Cook was horn in Brooklyn, N. Y, in. 1872.
and in 1916 was on the police force in New
Orleans, La. In lS47, during the Mexican
war, be sailed in convoy to the city of
Vera Cruz. and joined the forces which
were besieging that city. In lS4y he came
to California, and in 1864 came to The
For many years he was mate on the river
boats between this city and the Upper Cas-.
cades; but of late years, even before his
affection, he had given up steamboatlng. A
man of the most generous impulses, he had
many warm friends, and during his years of
robust health he was generally first at the
bedside of the sick. rendering all the aid
possible to those in distress. Perhaps there
was no man better known than Captain
Cook, and during the years Of his afHistion
whenever he appeared on the streets he was
greeted with pleasant recognition by old
and young, and always had acme CHEEKY
word in response. Though married twice,
as far as known he has no relative living.
In the death of Captain Jack, The Dalles
has lost one of its oldest citizens, and one
who has been known to residents for over a
quarter of a century. His funerai took
place Wednesday morning from the resi-
dence of Mrs. Juker. Peace to his ashes.
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Suicide IN Grant County.


On last Saturday morning about 4:30 Jas.
Eoff, well respected resident of Northern
Grant. living about four miles east of Long
Creek, committed suicide, resorting to rife
as the means CT obtaining the desired end.
Il is generally believed that the cause of his
committing suicide was the effect of failure
in financial matters. being at one time worth
several thousand dollars but owing to the
continued prevalence of misfortnne, of which
the effects of the p.st winter cat a large
figure, rendered him almost bankrupt. He
had been in respondent condition for the
past three months. stating many times that
he had given up all hope OF ever being able
to support his family, and that all the past
had resulted unfortunate to him. Friday
night previous to that of his death, he ap-
peared to be very restless. smoking his pipe
several times during the night. which he
had been in the habit of doing for some time
heretofore. When he arose Saturday morn
ing. though being early, his wife thought.
as usual, it was to perform his morning
chores, so rested easy and was soon asleep
again. Mr.. Eoff entered a bedroom, pro.
cured rifle and when arriving in the rear
Of his dwelling, placed the muzzle to his
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Resolutions AdO,teI.

To Hons j. II. Mitchell, j. N. Dolph and
Binqer Hermann, Washington, d. @.
GENTLEMEN:-At a regular meeting Of
our city council, held in Dalles City, Wasco
county. Oregon, this the 3Oth day of April,
1890, the following were adopted:
Resolred, That the inhabitants of this city
and section are gratefully aware of the
efforts, successful in the senate, of Oregon 8
senator's, Hons. j. H. Mitchell and j. N.
Dolph, and of the exertions now being put
forth by Hon. Binger Hermann, our repre-
sentative IN congress, to secure an appro-
priatlon for overcoming the Instructions to
navigation at The Dalles of the Columbia
river; and
Resolued, That it is our earnest hope that
the exhaustive survey tor boat railway,
made by the commission of engineers of the
war department, may be followed out, and
that such considerable portion of the work
having been completed, and the scheme
shown to be entirely feasible, it may prove
to be within the power of Hon. Bipger
Hermann to procure for the bill passage
through the house of representatives, and
that we respectfully urge him to put forth
every consistent effort to this end; and
Resolved, That we in no way favor the
substitution of a portage railway for the
proposed boat railway at The Dalles, know
ing as we do from experience that mode
of transportion necessitating breaking bulk
and re.shipment is cumbersome and expen-
siye, and will afford US no appreciable re-
lief; but that we are unanimous in approx
ing and calling for the passage of the boat
railway bill, as presented to the senate by
II IN. Jno. III. Mitchell and passed by the
efforts of himself and Hon. j. N. Dolph.
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COMMON COUNCIL.

At the last regular meeting of the com
mon council, April 3Oth. aside from the
resolutions published yesterday the follow
ing proceedings were had:
A petition signed by ). F. Veiera to pre-.
vent the use of the water in the hume be.
longing to Snipes & Smith to be used by
parties for irrigation was read and on mo-
tion referred to committee on streets and
public property.
Ordinance 2I0 for the improvement Of
Ninth street by building bridge across Mill
creek, was passed by unanimous vote.
1t was ordered that the petition of Jos.
Beezley and others asking the council to
vacate a certain street and alley be
published.
A remonstrance against the improvement
Of Laughiin street by the construction of a
sewer was read. and on motion laid over.
The monthly reports of recorder, marshal,
street commissioner and treasurer was read
and on motion placed on file.
Bills to to the amount of S407. 81 was or
dered paid.
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from our midst on April II, 1890. and as it
Is fitting that we who remain should bear
tribute to the memory Of one we esteemed
for his many good qualities while living;
therefore
Resolued, That by the death of DIR. Ii. l..
Waters Temple Lodge No. 3 A. o. U. w.
has been deprived of true and faithful
brother workman, whose place among us
will long remain untitled. By his uniform
courtesy, kindness and ability he had won
the esteem of all with whom he was asso-
ciated. While tine recollection of his many
services in our behalf but deepen our re-
gret at his untimely departure.
Resolved, That we tender to the widow OF
our deceased brother an earnest expression
of our sincere sympathy in her hour of be-
reavement and trial.
Resolred, That the hall Of this Lodge be
drsped in mourning. end that these resolu.
tlols be spread upon the records and that a
copy Of them be sent to the family of our
deceased brother.
Respectfully submitted, -
o. D. DoANE,
THos. N. JoLEs,
w. E. SYLVESTER,