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The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31
STAMFORD.

The Lent euchre club, now in it's third Winter of sociability, met with Robert W. Curtis, last week and is to meet with Henry F. Meachen, this week.
 The choral unions concert, Monday evening, February 10, will be in charge of James Baker, choir master of Trinity church, Bridgeport, who is preparing a program of glees, part songs and chorus es, in which a chorus of 70 or 80 voices and artists from Bridgeport will assist.
 E. Rowing has secured hotel license and begun business in the place he bought af Preston H. Hodges.
 About 20 friends gave Miss Grace Lil- lingstone surprise, last week Thursday night. thumb, is better and expects to be able to return to work soon.
 The Ready Earnest Workers met with Miss Carrie Hubbell, last Friday after noon.
 Miss Annie Rowell has been very sick.
 A housewife here found l50 bright needles in pin-cushion she dissected.
 Presiding Elder Cheney, Rev John Pegg's son-in-law, was to attend quar- terly conference here, Thursday evening.
 St Johns lodge, No. s, will work the third degree, Monday night, February 3, when visiting brethren are expected.
 Mrs Grandson B. Parmelee of Halter town has visited her sister, Mrs Ephraim Wakelee.
 Capt N. J. Wakelee has bought the steam barge Isis of his brothers Charles and Ephraim and, if the weather favors, will ply between Bridgeport and New York, taking along his son Robert to teach him the craft. Charles Clark's face was injured by the kick of horse William B. Bristol is administrator on Walter B. Bristol's estate, Nathan E. Wells executor on the estate of Mrs Catharine Tucker. The Shore Line express east, Friday, passing here about 6 30 p m, was derail- ed at the bridge over the Housatonic riy- CT, the draw not having been closed enough so that the derailing switch was also closed. This safety switch is in- tended to keep train from plunging in- to an open draw by switching it off the
 main track into pile of sand. It was midnight before the train was again on the rails.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31
BEDDING.
Miss Hattie Wheeler is in Shelton

Mrs J. k. Miller has had Ia grippe :; William E. Duncomb also.
 J. E. Miller's re-modeled barn and sta bles are convenient and substantially built. With his added room, Mir Miller can stable B cattle and 17 horses and his horse stables are all in use, many of the horses cared for here belonging to out of town parties. Every contrivance for comfort for both stock and those car ing for them is provided. Mir Miller is the largest patron of the creamery, de livering five cans per day. Some of Mr Miller's boarding horses are valuable an- imals and, being somewhat ofa veterna- rian, he doses them or performs surgical operations, when necessary.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31
SIX MONTHS WORK

What the Bridgeport Medical Institute has achieved in the last six months :: The following is brief synopsis of cases which have been successfully treated by the specialists at the Medical Institute, ll5 Fairfield avenue, Bridgeport. This does not include applicants for treatment who were pronounced by them incura- ble. but is an accurate record transcrib- ed from the books of cures actually per formed. guaranteed absolutely correct in every particular: Chronic catarrh, POS 1; bronchitis, ll4; chronic diarrhpa, 6; neuralgia, II nervous prostration, 6 tape worms removed, 14; epilepsy or fits, 9; diabetes, 3 1; impotency, 5 tumors with out the knife, 12; dropsy without opera ton, 2; with operation, z !; syphilis and kindred diseases, 72; hip disease, |: deafness, 34; polypus in ear, |; nose. 9; heart disease, II; bladder disorders, l6; piles, 22; rheumatism, 16; diseases of woman, 43 granulation of lids 4; cancer without knife, g.; fistuia, 3; skin disease, 16; asthma, Il !; liver complaint, 22;scro- fula, z. This record, which is open to the inspection of all interested, speaks for itself. We advise the afflicted te call upon those great specialists at once, as they give free consultation and theil prices are within the reach of all. Theil office hours are from 10 to I2 a m.2 50 td 4 and 6 30 to s p m.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31
HUNTINGTON.

Mrs Homer White of Wells Hollow has visited her brother, W. l.. Hawley of Hawleyvile.
 Charles E. Quick has been granted a pension.
 Rev W. I. Magill will be in his new field, next Sunday and during the follow for the present.
 In one hour from the telephone call, Dr Dawson was at Mir Woosters, his wife being taken quickly and severely with la grippe.
 Saturday,; she is quite sick. Hattie Baldwin is with her.
 ering from la grippe.
 At the annual meeting of the Congre- gational society, last week Thursday, o. G. Beard, George D. Nichols and Lewis J. Shelton were elected committee, F. N. Potter clerk, D. A. Nichols treasurer, Nathan E. Nichols, o. G. Beard and Wells Allis agents, F. N. Potter and Frank Wells ushers, o. G. Beard tyth- ingman. It was unanimously voted to hire Rev A. J. Park for another two years. We are glad to learn that he will remain here for the present. 1t was also voted that nothing but what was of 6 ralirinuS Chnnl6 be permitted in the church. Nothing amusing was to be let in, consequently the elocutionist will speak in the Town hall, February 4, instead of the church, as it is understood that his readings are to be humorous.
 H. F. Glover, Mrs R. w. Linsley and Mrs F. W. Wooster have been down with the grip. Wakeman Lockwood of Bridge week, at Mir Glover's. A large audience assembled at St Paul's, Sunday afternoon, to listen te Rev MT Magill's farewell sermon. Why will people come in such large numbers to hear the farewell sermon, while only Il few hear other sermons? T D. k. Hubbard, who has been board ing with F. $. Hawley, has gone tt Southington.
 The Prohibitionists have elected al town committee Charles Warner, F. N Potter and Stiles A. Nichols. These
 aN ,,,l \ T ,rly are delegates to the county convention at South Norwalk, next week Wed } nesday at II q III, when Chairman Dicki < will be present and address the conven tion
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31
WHITE HILLS.

Mrs Grandson Hubbell has visited in New Haven.
 Miss Carrie French returned. last week from d visit with shelton relatives.
 Upper White Hills school, Miss Alice French teacher, closed ,last week Friday, for two weeks vacation.
 Invitations are out for a party at Miss Sadie Shelton's in the early part of Feb ruary, c. T.. Brooks and F. e. Shelton committee.
 Nichols Hubbell has had a severe at tack of h grippe.
 James Ferguson has moved from Ben jamin French's to Miss Docia Wakelee's, Monroe.
 Mortimer Hubbell & Sons received q car of starch feed, last week and has
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31
PLATTSVILLE.

Arthur Gregory came here, Tuesday, for short visit.
 C. A. II. Bright had several pairs of Erminette fowls and two pairs of yellow fantail pigeons at the New Haven poul- try show. He took five first premiums, one second and one special on his poul- try and first premium on his pigeons.
 The hairpin factory has an order from one firm which will take over two months to fill.
 NJ. B. Lacey and Thomas Beecher have had la grippe.
 Miss Gussie Wintzer is home from Bridgeport on a weeks vacation.
 There is to be a sociable at the hall on the night of February f and pleasant time is expected by the young people.
 Nelson Taylor has gone to Lake War amaug.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31
SOUTHBURY.

Mrs Julia Munson has been sick with throat trouble, but, through the skillful treatment of Dr Cooley, she is recovering. Mrs Stiles Beltield has returned from q lengthy visit ill Bridgeport.
 Where is the agent of the Humane so- ciety: He had better look after a black condition than Miss Elizabeth Bulls was. Dea futile and David Wheeler attend Britain, Saturday.. She died suddenly, with pneumonia. Burial in New Haven
 Station Agent D. Reardon has been al West Pawlng, N. I., to attend his fath CTS funeral.
 Miss Sarah Hine has been with Mrs Banks of Woodbury. Newell Wakeley and wife of Walling- ford have been guests of his father.
 The many friends of Mrs Henry Rus sell will be glad to hear that she is re, covering lfOlu TeCcut HlHcsS.
 Mir Sellew conducted meeting at the house of Dea Futile, Friday evening There was good attendance.
 The sad intelligence of the death o1 Mrs Miller of New Britain, wife of q former pastor of this place, has been re- ceived. Some of our people intend to gc to the funeral.
 Mir Hayes has bought fine colt.
 Anson Winship has been sick.
 Mrs Baldwin has been in Middlebury
 Mrs Sherman futile is much better.
 Mrs Alonzo Stone recently took a triI out of town.
 | A Demorest medal contest will be giy en by the young people of Woodbury February 1, at the Methodist church All cordially invited.
 MT Sellew conducted services in th' M. E. church, Sunday afternoon.
 Mrs Perry has been quite sick.
 Charlie Perry has been absent iron school week, having been laid up witl la grippe.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31
ORONoQUE.
aillaug.

Mrs John Munson, who has been at tending Mrs James Webster, has return ed home, being needed to care for her husband, who suffers from lumbago.
 A. II. Blakeman is driving a stylish team, purchased of George F. Cook of Bridgeport.
 The grip still has Mrs F. w. Humphrey as one of it's victims.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31
LONG HILL.

port, Sunday, and Louis B. Beardsley was in Danbury.
 To the joy of those who wish to return home early in the evening, the a train from Bridgeport now stops at Long Hill. It is scheduled as flag station, but will, practically, become a regular stopping place. The Housatonc officials receive praise for their prompt action in allow ing the train to be stopped.
 Oxen belonging to the late E. B. Bur roughs have been sold to Charles J. Bald win of Milford.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31
Mrs Isaac Beers has been quite sick.
TRUMBULL.

The Nichols gun club has accepted the challenge of the Trumbull club to shoot d glass ball match at the Center, Fast day. A game of base ball will probably also be played.
 Taits mill was shut down, last week Thursday, to await the arrival of the new calender roll. Work was to be re- sumed, this week, if the roll came as ex- pected.
 Thomas Thompson, now of Bridgeport, spent Sunday in Trumbull; also his em- ployer, Mir Nichols.
 Station Agent Plumb looks well in the new uniform of the nousatonic.
 Frank Odell is said to be contemplat- ing removal to Great Burlington, to brake on the Housatonic.
 o. E. Burton has built new fence.
 Mrs Eli Burton, who has been sick for some time, is better.
 Homer Buckingham of Worthwhile spent Sunday at 5. C. Beach's, where his wife is visiting.
 sc. Beach has bought q pair of steers, advertised in the BEE by o. G. Beard, Jr, of Long Hill, Huntington.
 $. C. Beach has been buying and sell ing cows all the Fall and has just traded with $. D. Sharp of Monroe.
 C. B. SherN ood of Hartford has been ill town.
 W: B. Coan has shipped several cars of poles from Trunbull to Bridgeport.
 Ward Bros. have cut d number of piles from their timber tract ill Tashua and E. M. Middlcbrook is hauling them to Bridgeport for the Consolidated road.
 Jesse Chalkcr spent Sunday at home.
 Everything in the line of groceries, tea, coffee, spices, canned goods, hard ware, cigars and tobacco, confectionery, etc., at 5. J. larks's. He also has ham, bacon, patent medicines, spoons and cut lery and almost anything you can think of. He sells them at low prices, too.
 W. F. Beach has been getting out tim Der for w. B. CUan.
 It is now said tiat the C. E. Sherwood place is to be taken bya wealthy Bridge porter who intends to keep a stock farm.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31
DEERFIELD.

Miss Cora Burr and Mrs Emma Carr have been sick; Samuel Miller has had Ia grippe.
 Miss Laura Dowd has been with Mrs Dwight Banks on the Hill.
 William Nichols has shingled his house; Frank Lockwood did the job.
 Miss Mary Banks has convenient new hennery; Albert Elwood engineer ed the work.
 Thomas Bradley has been confined to the house for several weeks; Edgar G. Banks has been quite sick, but is improv- ing.
 Charles France has moved and re- modled building which he will use as d blacksmith and carpenters shop and builds roomy hennery.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

A pleasant company Of children and grandchildren helped Mrs Alonzo Taylor of Bare Hills celebrate her 70th birthday, Thursday, 23d. Those present included Mrs Blrdsey MeEwen, Frank Taylor, Ed ward Taylor and wife, Miss Marcia Fay Tor, George F. Taylor. The time was pleasantly passed with various social pleasures, not forgetting a bountifully laden table, which claimed it's full share Of attention. Mrs Taylor received Il number of gifts, among them sum of money, silver thlmble, dress pattern, etc. At parting, the guests wished her mauy more happy birthdays.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31
STRATFIELD.

Quite recently, one of our worthy young milk peddlers had been quite sick for several days so that he was unable to do his work and, as he had no one to help him, his sister. an estimable young lady, volunteered to do all his work and milked number of cows, something she had not done for years, besides going for his route. Such sister as that Is we'll worth having.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

Brave little Nellie By, the World re- porter who attempted to beat Phileas Fogg in his S0-day tour of the earth, ar rived at New York, Saturday afternoon, having completed her task in 72 days, 6 hours, II. minutes. Among the hundreds of thousands of guesses as to the proba- ble time of her arrival were many from Newtown, some of which were within d few minutes
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

Rev Dr Alexander, in which he says that Rev Mir Saunders, whose death was men toned last week, was attacked by intlu- enza while engaged in evangelistic work and this, followed by pneumonia and brain fever, caused his death. His moth CT has also recently died.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31
NUMBER 5.
of MT and Mrs Frank Bibbins, January

Mrs A. J. Sharott has been very sick with the grip.
 Mrs John Wilson has visited her daugh- ter, Mrs Charles Beach.
 Henry Wilson's many friends are glad to welcome him to his home in Easton.
 $. R. Wells furnishes Rev Mir Weeks with meat and coal.
 Mrs Hull Bradley and son of Westport have visited Dea $. Staples.
 S. R. Wells has bought a fine Holstein heifer of a Bridgeport man.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31
TASHUA.

Mrs Charles Burr has had Ia grippe.
 Mrs Sarah Patterson visits her daugh- ter in Bridgeport.
 A social dance at Charles 5. Mallett' s, last week Friday night, was enjoyed by about 90, who whiled away the hours to the music of Bradley's band.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

Next season, Austin l.. Peck of Hart ford will occupy us Il Summer residence the handsome new house now being built for him on Mile Hill. The house is on the old Wetmore place, but Il short dis tancc from Applcdorc farm, the pleasant residence of Mir Pcck's father. It k al- ready enclosed and will be, when com pleted, notable addition to the hospit- able homes already scattered about the hill. Mir Peck is to be commended for wisely choosing to spend his Summers on the breezy hill tops of his native New town and many more sons of NcwtoWn might, with profit to themselves and the community, follow his example.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

X number from Newtown, including the commander and past commanders of the post, with delegates, expect to attend the 23d annual encampment of the Con nccticut department, c. A. R., ut the Athenaum, New Haven, Thursday, Feb runrv G
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

Dr Charles G. Rankin of South Brit ain, who has opened an office at Wheel CTS building, near $. c. Bulls drug store, Sandy Hook, may be found at his office from 30 to g., each week day evening.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

In his Sunday morning sermon, Rev J. F. uoyt referred to the late Prof John son T. platt as Il descendant of Rev Thomas IOuscy, first pastor of the Con gregational church in Newtown; one who had reflected honor upon his native place by his nnnliness and nobility of character. His life would b9 of great service to the community, not only be- cause of what he lad accomplished, but because of the influence he would con tinue to exert, as an example of what an earnest character may achieve.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

Mrs Dr Betts has been experimenting with an incubator, which has Il capacity of 300 egga. The first hatch resulted in about 3G, the next In little over 30. The third batch Is to come oil in Il few days
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

During his sickness, Oscar Pitzschler laughingly expressed Il wish for d dinner of frogs legs. John ScanlOn, who heard him, went out and soon returned with two large frogs, caught, January 20, in the stream near by.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

A successful dance was given at the Hawleyville milk factory, last week Fri day night. The music was brisk and the attendance large.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

Dr Y. M. smith is one of the busiest men in town. Often he has but few hours sleep at night and is called from bod to drive miles and miles.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

A new order of service will be used in the Congregational church, following in the main the order of service as printed in the hymn book.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

C.. II. Northrop brought his little girl from the New Haven hospital, ,last week, after stay there of several weeks for care and treatment.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

Kidney and heart diseases, from which Mrs Henry Botsford of Botsford has long been Il sufferer, have again brought her under the doctors care.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

Scarlet fever has been rampant in Berkshire and children of James Part ridge have suffered with it.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

DON'T FORGET ruIs--Whites Extss: Sugar, l5 pounds for $l Granulated. I2 l-2 pounds for Sl; New Buckwheat Flour, I5 pounds, n0c.; Choice Turkish Prules, | pounds 25c.; Best Lean Hams, He. pound; Best Lean Shoulders, lOc. pnnnJ; Fine New Tomatoes G pounds) and Cnrns l0c.can ;l.4 pound boxes New Snrdines, boxes 25c. l-2 pound boxes sa,ne, 2 boxes 21c.; Granulaied Indian Meal, pounds 25c. at w. E. WILLS, 5s State street, Bridgeport, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

Mir and Mrs Xalmon Peek gave a din ncr party to Il company of friends, Tues day. AL the dinner table, Mir Peck an nounced that it was Mrs Peck's birthday and she received the congratulations of all present. Rev Mir IIoyt made a few eongratulatory remarks, closing with the wish that both might live to celebrate their diamond wedding. May Appledore farm long yield it's fruit to this worthy nnp,,l,f
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

A new national w. CT. II. was organ ized at Cleveland, last week, with Mrs k. J. Plumlcy of Cleveland as president.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

Gottlieb Schumacher has spent severa days in New York and New Jersey.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

The Wednesday evening meetings of the Congregational church will be held at the parsonage or ut the lecture room, as may seem best.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

!. W. Daley of Lake George, who was thrown from his wagon by Il runaway horse, Is able to be out again. Though
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

Mrs Thomas Tracey of Danbury, for merly Miss Nellie Murray, was very sick' last week, but is improving.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

John E. Tominson has millwright fitting up sawmill, to run by water, just below Asetuck on the Westport turnpike. Mr'omlnson has an eXten- sive job of sawng to do in that vicinity, which will pro'ably last q year or two.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

NJ. keenan of Hawleyvllle sold his to- bacco to Mr Knapp of Bethel and deliv- cred it, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

Mortimer E. Terrill has been laid up for several days with quinsy sore throat and grip.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

Dr Williams of Brookfield was called to see Mrs Nathan C.. Shepard, who is worse.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

A car of working cattle and COWS, brought in by Charles Scheidcll, will be sold ut auction at LcOnard's yards, Thursday, 7th, by A. Sanford.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

Advertised letters at Sandy Hook: Mir II. l.. Clark, Mir c. E. Griffing.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

Miss Magge Blake has returned to E. F. ITawley's 'saftcr two weeks absence on sick leave.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

F. II. Skidmore, Esq, left, last week, on his annual trip to New Orleans.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

Mrs Edward BoCsford was very sick, last week, but is improving.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

Michael Lynch, who lives near the tun- mel, has been sick, but is better.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

Nevtowu had best beware! \ recent decision of the State Supreme court holds that town is liable to Il S5 annual for felt for each case in which It ncglects to set up and maintain guide D, ! the law directs.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

Michael Blake, now of Bridgeport, spent Sunday in town.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

Frederick F. Johnson was home from Annandalc, Tuesday, He has left St Stephens college and is at the Episcopal academy at Cheshire.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

Miss Hattie Benedict of Bethel has been at Mrs E. $. Bhckman's in the Packets.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

A. r. Camp visited ill Waterbury and ThOmastOn, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

Thomas Bradley, who has been clerk Mir Booth will soon engage another boy.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

Mir and Mrs Charles Shepard are sick.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

Another lOc supper will be given by the Congregational ladies in the lecture room of the church, this (Friday) even- ing.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

Ex.Selcctman Aaron Sanford has been sick.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

Besides the officers and two delegates appointed at the time of organization, Newtown local section of the milk pro duccrs union Is now entitled to two more delegates to the great meeting at New York, this week. The list k President z. s. Peek, Secretary D. C. Peek, F. l.. Johnson, J. E. Wheeler, Thomas $. Fay Tor of BroOktield, Selectmnu W. R. Fer ris of Monroe.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

Dr l.. D. Wilcoxson has been laid up with the grip.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31
BROOKFIELD.

Rev Mir Mead expects to return, this week, and will condnct services, as usu- al, Sunday. MT Bradley supplied his
 Miss Edith Griffin has been sick, but is now convalescent.
 Mrs II. l.. Peck and sister, Miss Har- rie5 Smith, are slowly improving in health.
 William Pinckney was out for the first time. Sunday. He was injured when re pairing D. D. Jeyee's barn.
 Many are dissatisfied with the contract for the Southville bridge and it remains to be seen whether or not the bridge company will take advantage of the omissions i'll it. Mr Pendleton, the con tractor for the Iron Works bridge, is su- perintendent of construction of the bridge company, and 1t will be remembered that there was |. lengthy suit with him over this bridge, d short time after it's con struction.
 Mrs Caroline Woodruff, who had been ;; sufferer for several years, died, Friday, 1 in her 79th year. The funeral services were held at her late home. Monday af- ternoon. The remains were taken to 1 sharon, Tuesday, for burial
 The enterprising miller boy at the grist mill is able to attend to his duties again, after q hard struggle with the grip.
 Among other attractions at the meeting of Fairfield county Prohibitionists al South Norwalz, Wednesday, Februar, ,. will be Prof Dickie, chairman of tht .l national executive committee, who IS ts be present and deliver an address. z good attendance is urged, as the meeting
 is to be important. Several from tni town will probably attend,
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

J. r. Corbctt of Hartford has visited BOtsf0rl friends.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

The Ncwtown temperance club will give n soircc ut the Town hall on Mon day evening, the 17th of February. Music will be furnished by Bliss orchcs- tra. Tickets 5Oc and Il general good time for all who attend. Committee of ar rangcments: John F. Sheehan, John F.. Donmn and Thomas F. krnur.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

Iconard Wright sells the New Haven Evening Unions in the street.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-31

The Nichols gun club has accepted the challenge of the Trumbull club to shoot glass ball match at the Center, Fast day. A game of base ball will probably also be played