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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-06-08
THE DAUGHTERS OF EYE.
WHAT THEY ARE DOING AND THINK
ING AND SAYING.
An Ola Podrida Prepared and Arranged
by One of Them for the
Sunday Union.

"There never was a grandma half SO good"
He whispered as beside her chair he stood
And laid his rosy cheek,
With manner very meek
Against her deal old cheek in loving mood.
eThere never was nicer grandma born.
know some little boys must be forlorn
Because they've none like you
1wonder what I'd do
without grandma's kisses night and morna
There never was dearer grandma-there 20
de kissed her and he smoothed her snow-white
hair,
Then fixed her ruffled cap
And nestled in her lap
While grandma, smiling, rocked her old arm.
chair.
when I'm man, what lots to you I'll bring
horse and carriage, and a watch and ring
All grandmas are SO nice
Just here he kissed her twice)-
And grandma gives boy most everything"
Before his dear old grandma could reply
The boy looked up and, with a roguish eve,
He whispered in her ear,
That nobody else might hear,
'Say, grandma, have you any more mince pie %
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-06-08
1t Changed Him.

A man got into side yard on Adams
avenue the other morning, to lind himself
surrounded by three large dogs, each will
ing to take hold of him, and as he stood
there in anxious frame of mind woman
opened the door and asked:
want anything?"
"Y-yes."
"Victuals or clothes%
Neither one, ma'am."
"But you came for one or the other.v
Exactly, ma am, but circumstances have
worked grave and important change in
my wants. | think my present suit will
last me for the next five years, and don't
care if l don't have anything to eat for
a month to come. If you would only be
so kind as to -
She called 'em off and he skipped. De
treit Free Press.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-06-08

A migrating flock of birds which was
passing over Cedar Rapids, Iowa, one night
last week encountered a terrible rain and
thunder storm, and, attracted by the elec-
trio lights, gathered about them on the
streets and attempted to fly into the stores.
Over a thousand birds fell dead in the
streets from coming in contact with the
wires and glass fronts.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-06-08
Incounetent;s.

New York business men complain of in
competent stenographers, who, in answer
ing advertisements, make claim for quail
fications which they fail to develop in
practice. They err most in the effort to
make a correct and ineligible transcript
of their notes. In England pupil must
stand severe test by an authority, and
the certificate issued by Isaac Pitman ex-
plains the exact ability Of the wonld-be
applicant
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-06-08

Waiter-"Dat's a genuine Plymouth
Rocker, sah." Guest Throwing up both
hands )-"That explains it. / knew she
was an old-timer; but I had no idea she
dated back there. Take 'er away 1
draw the line on the hens from the May
foWern
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-06-08

Gnest attempting to carve)-"What
kind of chicken is this, anyhow ~
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-06-08

The people Of this country consume, it
Is SAID, 2Oo,o0o,e00 bottles of pickles am
nually.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-06-08

There are so,22e Germans in Paris.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-06-08

California has produced some notable
song-birds. Among the youngest and most
promising is Miss Ollie Archmere, for
merly of Sacramento, where she is known
as Della Berry, now pupil of Meretzek,
from whom she is receiving finishing
course in vocalization and in the study Of
the great soprano roles. Miss Archmere
proposes to take a further course at the
Paris Conservatory next year. She has
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

Robinsky & Schilmann, the Nauga- tnck Jews who opened Il clothing store in Troy's building, Sandy Hook, last May, have left town hurriedly. They had advertised to sell out and were ex- pected to leave in q few weeks. They had hired the building of Mir Troy for q year and, Monday, gave him check for $50 on the Naugatuck national bank, dated January 3l. Mir Troy had another cheek for sll, dated in July, drawn on the same bank, which he had neglected to cash. As Schifliman was going to Boston and Robinslly to New York, Mir Troy became concerned for his cash. A telephone to Naugatuck brought the in- formation that the firm had just 90c at the bank. Sheriff Glover was called up- on, but the goods had left Sandy Hook on q New England train before an at tachment could be placed. However, the men were arrested and invited to pay up or go to jail. After Intellectually pleading poverty, they redeemed the worthless checks and also paid costs amounting to $l5 or Sl6 more. They were then released and immediately left town.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24
Mrs Mary Deiurv.

X sudden death, indeed, occurred at the residence of Patrick Talty, last week
 Mrs Mary. wife of Connor Delurv, who had been at Mir Talty's for some time,
 Was found dead in bed, Friday morning.
 Mrs Delury, who Was 59 years old, was, at times, slightly demented and had not for several years lived with her husband
 whose home is in the southern part of the town, near Charles Botsford's black smith shop. Mrs De1ury had made her home with friends and relatives in differ ent parts of the town and had been at Mir Taltys for several weeks. She WAS apparently in good health and gave no indication of disease. Last week Thurs day, she retired, as well as ever; during the night, she gave no sign of suffering and was alive at d m. At s, however, when little Bridget Ialty, MT Talty's niece, went to call her, she was dead, heart disease having done it's fatal work almost instantly. Dr F. NJ. Smith, the medical examiner, who was called, gave his verdict accordingly. The funeral was attended from the house at l and St Rose church at } p III, Sunday, Rev P. Donohuc conducting services. The bear CTS were Martin Kelly, John Heating, Patrick Keating, John keahe, M. McMa- hon, John McNerney. Besides her hus- band, Mrs Delrry leaves son, John and two daughters, Maggie and Mary, in Bridgeport. There are also two sons, Michael and Cornelius, in the far West.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24
Mrs Lucretia Sanford.

Fastening itself upon constitution al- ready enfeebled by extreme old age, Ia grippe has done it's first fatal work in Newtown by causing the death of Mrs Lucretia, widow of the late Elias San ford of Sandy Hook. Until few days before, Mrs Sanford had been ill good mental and bodily health, considering her great age, 96 years and one month. Last week Tuesday, she was attacked by the grip and, after suffering considcra bly, for several days, died in the early morn ing hours, Saturday. The funeral was largely attended, Monday, from the Methodist church, Rev Joseph o. Nun son, former resident of Sandy Hook and schoolmate of the family, officiating. She was buried in the Sandy Hook ceme- tery, beside her husband, Elias, who died in June, 1881, aged 90. He was then the oldest man in town, while Mrs Sanford was the oldest resident. Three sons, Lockwood, Edson and Elias F. San ford and a cousin, Frederick Sanford
 were pall bearers. Miss Lucretia Payer weather was q native of Weston. In 1920, she married Elias Sanford. d mem Der of the well known Newtown family of SanfOrdS and went to live with him in Monroe. He Was d widOwer with two young sons, Isaac, now q retired Metho- dist clergyman living in Littletield, Conn. and Lockwood, now of New Haven. These boys she brought up with her own children and cared for them with all the tender love of d mother. Her children were eight ill number, all of whom grew to maturity, of whom but two are dead: Joseph, of Preston, Penn; Sally (Mrs stephen Niles who died at Mount Pleas ant, Penn.; Francis A.. who died at Preston; Edson, of Meriden; Ann, who has always remained with her mother at the old homestead; Luman w., of Gib- son, Penn.; Susan (Mrs Joseph Weed), Preston; Elias F., Salisbury, Conn. The children were born ill Monroe, but, in 1889 the family removed to Preston anu re- mained several years. In lS45, they re- turned to visit Mir SanfOrd's father, Isaac, who was aged and lonely and,
 .. to stay. Both Mr and Mrs Sanford were well known and highly respected menI- bers of the community. Eighty-thrce years ago, Mrs Sanford was converted by the renowned Rev "BilIy" Hubbard, became devOut member of the Metho- dist church and continued in active mem bership until her death. Until past her 9Oth year, none was more prompt or cOn- stant in attendance than she and she con- tinued to present herself at the church as long as she was able. For the past three years, however, the cXnrtion of getting to church and remaining throughout the service has been too severe tax on her waning strength and she was forced to remain at home. Her bodily health was good, however, save for d general break ing down of the vital forces incidental to old age and her memory was unusually strong and retentive.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24
L. D. BidWell.

Another of the army of men who, af- ter spending the greater part of their lives in Newtown, went elsewhere fol their last days, has passed away. Lo- renzo D. Bidwell, for years resident o1 Sandy Hook, but lately of Meriden, ,died. last week and was buried Tuesday, 14th from his late residence on Maple avenue Meriden; burial in Walnut Grove ceme- tery. Mir Bidwell married Miss Phebe Blackman, who, with one son, John S., survives him; another son died in infan. cy. For almost lifetime, he lived in Sandy Hook, the house on Dayton street now occupied by Amos Stephany being his homestead. He was d die sinker by trade and superior workman. While in Sandy Hook, he worked as machinist, his shop being the building occupied by Minott Augur as d meat market. He was of original mind and invented and improved many machines, few of which were put on the market. The gimlet pointed screw, now so universally used, was invented by him. It should have yielded him a fortune, but he derived no income from it's sale. Years ago. he re- moved to Meriden, where he continued to work at his trade, notwithstanding his age Che was then nearly S0), until stricken down by creeping paralysis. He suffered with this for about three years, resigned tc the death that he knew awaited him. For the past few months, his son has assisted in his care. MT Bidwell was a widely known resident of the town and numbers among his warm friends many of Newtown's older citizens. Mrs Bidwell owns land in Sandy Hook, near the famous mine and it is supposed that the Bidwells were aiding the miners who were recently here.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24
Katie Purtiil.

For the second time in less than year, Death has invaded the family cir cle of James Purtill at Sandy Hook and taken away members of the household. The first death was that of the son, Thomas, q bright lad of 10 Summers, who died, last July and now comes the passing away of the daughter, Katie, the spirit took it's flight from earth at about midnight of January b, 1890. She had long been a sufferer and the shadow of death came as relief to her, although fortified by the consultations of her relig- ion and surrounded by watehful parents and sympathizing friends. The deceased was born in Ireland in 1872, being consequently IS years old and came to this country about Il decade of years ago with her parents and has re from St Rose, Friday, interment being in the Glen cemetery. The pail bearers were her cousins, Martin and John Keaile, Michael Mccarthy and James Haugh. The departed was possessed of an unusually bright intellect, clever hands aud a warm heart and she had Il passionate love for her younger broth CTS and sisters, to whom, indeed, she gave mothers love and care and by whom she will be sadly missed. I Terrific story is simple
 'Tfs Love, Love alonei
 The same inscription is graven
 On tie steps of the Fathers throne;
 Love, Love is but Duty,
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

"Evcrybodv to their taste, as the old lady said when she kissed the COW. We have some very fine goods that we wish to dispose of and it will be to your taste to call and examine our goods. We are sure to please you in regard to quail ty and price. We are making discount of from l5 to D per cent. on all Winter goods. We are stiIl giving away with ev- cry dollars worth of goods purchased, a ticket that entities you to q chance on that piano and those two Empress sewing machmcs.--[lIenry x. Ayres, 7 Bishop Block, Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

Isabella F., oldest daughter of Mir and Mrs Frederick N. Hawley, was buried in the Hawleyville cemetery on Saturday, 18th, aged three years and six months. At the time the family moved to Seymour, the children contracted severe colds and each of the four have been se- riously ill. Besides the sickness and death in his family, Mr Hawley had the misfortune to mangle his right hand by a circular saw so badly that he will be unable to use it, this Winter.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

J. Wallace Hoyt was home, Sunday and addressed tho Congregational Sun day school. He expects to start Tor the South, thls week and will represent the Holmes a Edwards Silver Co. and other Bridgeport firms ut the south, where he will probably remain month or two and will then decide whether to locate or to return to his present position at an advanced salary.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

X solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated at St Rose, Thursday morn ing, the church being filled with friends of the late Rev k. J. Murray, for the re- pose of whose soul the mass was offered. Father Nihill of Bridgeport celebrant, sullivan of New Haven deacon, Egan of Sea Isle, x. J., suh-leacon, Kennedy of NewtOwn master of ceremonies. Among other priests present were Fathers DoO- lon, Cornwall Bridge; McElroy, New Milford; Walsh, Danbury; Donohue, Newtown; Hurley, Meriden; McGivney, Waterbury.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24
NEWToWN, CoNE, BEE.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 1890.

C. F. Beardsley and ! II. Beers were in New York, Tuesdaylight and took in that ever popular play"The Old Home stead" They reports given with old time vigor and beauty with Uncle Josh and the singing as facinating as ever.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24
?. F. KEATINM

UNDERTAKER AND EMBA1.l .lER.
 Bodies preserved for any length of time desired and satisfaction guaran- teed in every case.
 Everything pertaining to the Under takers business kept on hand.
 Telephone calls answered day and night at the Grand Central hotel, New town Street.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24
Prof Johnson T. Platt.

Prof Platt died suddenly at New Hay en, this week Thursday at 1 p m, of pa raiysis. He was taken sick only Thurs day morning. Funeral at New Haven on Saturday at } 30 p m and at Newtown Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

Oscar Pitzschler, who was prostrated by the grip, three weeks ago and was laid up Il week, is still suffering. He rides from his house to the shop and is still afraid of pneumonia, of which he had Il touch
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

Last weeks BEE pted pansies, Spring greens and dandeliN blows in out door gardens and at 22aMain street, Danbury, k. Stone unloads lis Winter stock, by taking good and loS figures.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

Mrs Anna Fairchild, who has been . time and will make her home with l.. c. Morris. Mrs Ophelia Camp of Canaan has visited Mrs Fairchild.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

E. F. Hawley will receive, next week. a large stock of new caicoes, chambreys, glnghams, indigo blue cslicoes and cen. tnries in new Spring styles.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

Glad to see Agent c. B. Taylor once more on duty. w. II. Iiubbell, who was in the office during Mir Taylor's sickness, is also stricken down with the grip.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

Dr c. G. Rankin of South Britain has opened an office next door to $. c. Bulls drug store, Sandy Hook, where he may be found each week day evening.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

The School Board will meet on Satur- day, January D, 1890, at 9 d m to exam inc teachers and grant certificates for the Summer term of school
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

Since Thanksgiving, Mrs Sanford's daughter, Mrs Susan Weed of Preston, has been with her and still remains to care for the sister, Miss Ann Sanford, who suffers with the grip.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

It is expected that Mir Freeman will resume the canvass of Newtown under the auspices of the Connecticut Bible so- ciety, Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

r. Bawley for aimosta year, is now in a Danbury grocery.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

Will N. Northrop and Harris NJ. Clarke have spent several days in Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

this week, replacing the pump in the arr teSi;ln well at Ronalds Peak.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

Mrs George Dunhan, 437 Main staeet, i, making special reduction sale of all milli nery. On trimmed hats, you save from $2 to S5 See ad. tor prices.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

The many friends of Mrs II. l.. Wheel CT will be glad to learn that she is im- proving, but not able to sit up much yet.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

John Gilbert has stocked the Hatter- town pond with carp. There were 55 pounds of carp taken from Mrs Crouch ley's pond, Sunday, the largest weighing over five pounds.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

Affairs at the llawlcyville hat shop are again in a tangled state and will have to be settled by the courts. For some time, Dusendorn X Co. have been in charge and have done communication work for Holmes X Farnum of New York. Last week, man claiming to represent the firm went to lIawlcyville to clear out the stock; but the men had not been paid for the work done in January and, fearing that they would lose their wages, they employed sheriff Glover to place attach ments upon the property to secure their claims. A dozen or l5 men have been employed there and the total amount of their claims ia s250 to $500. James Don- ovan was placed in charge as keeper un- til the case was heard at Newtown, Mon day. lt Is said that work has not been brisk at the factory during the past seas on.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

A telephone has been placed in the de pot at Botsford; great convenience.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

George P. and Will T. Hoyt were home from Bridgeport, Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

Mrs William Middlebrook of Waterbu- " is with her mother.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

. Boys, E. F. Hawley has the best llne of skates for T5c. and $1 in town; also lots of fur and wool caps at bargain.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

Ladies prayer meeting, if pleasant, next Tuesday at 3,with Mrs Ezra J.Hall.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

Save your lifeand property by buying one of those Eureka safety valves at K. F. IlawIey's and put on your lamps.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

Invitations have been sent out by MT and Mrs Henry C. Curtis for pr0gres- siVe whist party at their home on Tues day evening, 18th.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

F.. F. IIawley has just placed on his bargain counter a lot Of the best calicoes, fast colors, for DC. and 6c. yard. Good tOweling DC, Ivory buttons all colors 5c. dozen. Gingham and lawn aprons l5 and 25c., etc.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

The biggest bargain yet are those oil tan ned buck gloves 75c. pair, slightly damaged would be cheap at Sl 23 at E. F. IIawley's Big stock of gloves and mittens marked down to close out.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

A few of those new and thrilling books, "Emin's Rescue" left at E. r. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

Several Swedes have commenced work in the Rubber factory, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

If I-2 lbs. of Granuated sugar at B. Hawley X Co.'S, Stepney, this week Saturday.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

Frank l.. White, operator at the flaw leyville tower, has been very sick with throat trouble. He was thought to be improving, but became worse, d few days ago and Dr Richardson was tel, = graphed for.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

F. F. kcatiug will have his undertake ing headquarters, for the present, at the Grand Central.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

Mrs susan Hall is in Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

Ton can buy mems Boston, ,Woonsocket and Colchester rubber boots, first quality, ut E. Hawley X Co.'S, Stepney, this week Saturday, at g D.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

Merwin IIubbell, Il New England brakeman, was arrested at Ilawleyvlle by Constable Frand Drew and tried be- fore Justice Cavanaugh, Saturday, for fornication. Pleading guiIty,he was fin cd S3 and costs, amounting to :Sl5 or $l6 being unable to pay, he was sent to jail for 30 days
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

Rev Joseph O. Mun~on will preach, next Sunday evening, in the Methodist church, sandy Hook and at Southville in the morning.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

Use Cushing's Menthal inhaler tor the intiu. enza, instant relief, for sale by E. F. Hawley
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

Go to B. Hawley X Cos, Stepney, tor special bargains every saturday.
The Newtown bee., 1890-01-24

Thomas Farrell has bought house and book of land in East Bridgeport at the corner of Pembroke and Jane streets Mir Farrell expects to move tD the city about May and has room on his land there for three building lots, besides that on which his own house stands. He of fers his farm and equipment at Brushy hin for sale and ull will regret to lose so genial and reliable citizen. Mir Farrell came to Newtowu over B yraIs ago and has built himself q reputation and home here by industry and economy. Such citizens are an addition Io any place.