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The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08
Dramatic Entertainment.

The Newtown dramatic club have been working hard for several weeks rehears ing w. Henri Wilkins's celebrated nanti- cal and temperance drama, 1.-The Turn of the Tide'' or 'sWrecked in Port" They have decided to present it to the people of Newtown and vicinity at the Town hall, Tuesday evening, May l9. It is a splendid drama, full of wit, mirth and good humor. The acting is of high order, especially some of the parts calling for deeptragedy. The synopsis of fevents {: Fisherman's home on the coast; wreck in a terrible storm; pirates rob the house |; pursuit of knowledge under the table :; the old fisherman falls victim to intem- uerance; combat between Clyde and St Morris; death of Clyde; grand tableau ; love making interrupted; the colonel finds his daughter; happy ending. Each part is ell taken by the different ones and we bespeak for them a full house. DO not forget the date, May l9. Reserv- ed seats for sale at l.. B. Booths, New town; Warner, Taylor X Curtis's, Sandy Hook. The chart will be open next Mon- day. The piano will be furnished by the Keller Piano Co, through the kindness of Edward K. Morgan and the fine instru- ment will be for sale.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Hans Von Smash is roaring Dutch farce and no mistake. It has been ren- dered again and again all over the Unit ed States and is always in demand. The secretary of the Chelmsford, Mass, lit erary association says: "Our society has presented upward of 50 dramas and farces, but never had any take like that" The cast of characters:
 "Hans Won Smash" H. NJ: Clark; "Mr Bateh," l.. c. Morris; Henry Dasher," w. II Somers; "John Prettyman," II. W. Wheeler; "Mary Batch," Miss Nellie Hubbell; Susie Batch," Miss Mamie Hubbell; "Katie," ser want, Miss Fannie Scudder.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Bailey's Theater Co.,, which made so favorable an impression on it's previous visit to Newtown, last year, will open at the Town hall, this week Saturday even- ing, May 9 and give an entertainment on each night of the following week, closing Saturday, May l6. "The Shad- ows of a Great City" will be presented, Saturday evening, 9th, to be followed dur crime s.rhe Octoroon,'' ''The Factory Girl" Not Guilty" '"The Colleen Bawn, East Lynne" The prices will be the same as last year, 10 and 2Oc. D.. F. Gallagher, who made such favorable impression, last year, is again with the company.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

THE TROTTING BRED STALLION CLIP l PER, JR-Took 1st premium at Danbury Fair, 1888 and 1890. Sure toal getter. Begin Begin ming Monday, May H. Will stand nd tor Mares, places Mondays ats the stables of Isaac U. Thorpe, Jump hill, Easton; Tuesdays at the stables of George A. Benedict, Rock House
 Easton; Wednesdays at the stables of Orville S. Mallett, Long Hill; the balance of the time at my stables on Chestnut street, Bethel; PED, IGREE-C1ipper Jr was sired by Long Island Flying Cloud son of VermontBlack Hawk son of Sherman Morgan, son of Justin Morgan, dam ot Messenger descent. Clipper Jrs dam was Morgan mare which, for roading quai- ities,was second to none. DEsCRIPTION-Col- or, black; disposition, kind; height,16 hands :; weight, ll50. He is sure and good stock get
 ter and has some fine colts, all large and well formed and showing speed. Clipper Jr has 8 fine open gait and for style and action IS un- exceIled, will road off F miles per hour and, when req uired, can take a 40 clip; is a good walker, making with ease five miles an hour. Breeders and others are invited to call and see hlm. TERMs--For service, ,$15 to insure, $2 at time of service; all mares at owners r1sk
 Mares not duly returned, charged with foal
 Parties disposing of mares after service will be held responsible for payment, mares and colts to he considered as security. GEORGE H. HOYT, Chestnut street, ,Betnel-P.O. Box I'D.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08
yeranda and lawn chairs, at reduced prices at Taylor & Blake's, sandy HOOK.

Whenever any of our people have occasion to go to Bridgeport, they generally visit the dry goods stores and, among the foremost, is ways on every occasion, be it an excursion or regular shopping days, refunded the known to great many, but, as it may not be to all our readers, we inform them. Next week, they will offer in their dress goods de- partment all their high priced suits at less than $I0 suit. Many of the dress goods by the yard are reduced and the clearing up o1 wash dress goods will be notable feature of their Spring business. It must be remember ed that The D. M. Read Go are the largest car pet and curtain dealers in Western Connecti- cut and no one need hesitate looking through their stock, even if they desire but single shade. In the cloak rooms, some very styl isb jackets are seen at moderate prices and q lot of some 50 or more blazers, which were made especially for them, are being sold as their Spring leader in this department. No visitor to Bridgeport should come away with out looking through the several departments of the D. NJ. Read Co.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Prizes awarded by the American Queen for the week ending May ?. Mrs Helena Brown, Broad strest, Bridgeport received the silver dessert service. Other order ot merit prizes were awarded Mrs J. W. Winch, Mrs H. M. Merrow, Miss Fanny Elkins, Brooklyn. Mrs George B. Hawley, Il Chapel street, Bridge port Mrs E. W. Burnett. Only four weeks longer and this contest ends. Many are anx- ioug about the trip to Europe. Every one has an equal chance for this grand prize. No fla
 vors shown. You get a magazine besides the gift. aa
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08
Miss Lillie Nissan of Bridgeport is with the family of c. F. Beardsley.

The hill just below the Rubber factory is too high to successfully pump oil from the storage tanks at the depot and the Rubber company has been obliged to lower the pipe where it crosses the road on the hill 10 feet, which will make it about 20 feet below the surface of the road. They have to dig through rock from four to six feet deep and have a gang of 25 men and steam drill at work.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

The annual meeting of the New Haven branch of the Woman's Board of Mis- sions will be held in the South church of New Britain, Tuesday, l2th. Half fare return tickets will be furnished by the Consolidated road and divisions and by the New England road to those who pay full fare in going to New Britain. The exercises will begin at 10 l5 m and p m. Luncheon will be served in the par ish chapel. Mrs Gulick from Spain, Mrs Karmarkar of India (now a medical student in Philadelphia, Miss Fensham from Constantinople and Miss Child from Boston will address the meeting.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Prof Cliff and Rev MT Linsley are two of Newtown's best amateur pedestrians and they frequently take tours of consid- erable length. Not often, however, do they meet so pleasant a host as on their last trip, Saturday. They left Newtown by rail and followed the Shepaug to Washington, when they left the train and began their ramble across country to the Housatonic at New Milford by way of New Preston. Here resides Senator Ly- man, a warm friend of Senator Houlihan of the Grand Central and it was to him that the travellers had been recommend ed by the senator from the Fifteenth. The cordial welcome extended by Sena- tor Lyman was fully appreciated.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Some days ago, Agent Thrall of the State humane society came to Newtown and investigated the case of John Nich- ols of Hattertown, whose wife has not been living with him for three years. MT Nichols says that she has deserted him and that he shall obtain Q divorce; but Mrs Nichols says that cruel treatment forced her away. As Mir Nichols has not been supporting his wife, MT Thrall made complaint to Selectman s. F. Glover in the absence of First Selectman w. H. Glover and Mir Nichols has been arrested for non-support. The trial is to occur Saturday l6th
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Superintendent Stuart has received word that Mir Ronalds has bought Cor coran windmill to pump water on the Peak and that it will be ready to put up in a short time. It is l2-foOt wheel, as were it's predecessors and is the fourth wheel bought by Mir Ronalds since com ing to Newtown about four years ago. The Corcoran is of wrought iron and steel and is said to be able to withstand the severest storms.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Former officers were reelected at the annual meeting of the BEE Publishing Co.,, held at the office, Monday evening. Reports read showed the company in a highly satisfactory condition financially. It was decided to buy set of springs, by which the speed of the press could be increased. An annual dividend of per cent. was declared.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

4 UCTION SALE-Of House Furniture ot A every description Farming Tools ot every description. Creamer, Butter worker, Retrig- orator, Churn, all new. Also one light Horse Cart, new one lumber box Wagon, old; one beach Wagon, seats upholstered, new; one Horse Rake new. This sale will take place at the pr Wilcoxson place, South Center dis trict, on Saturday, May l6, at l2 o'clock sharp. A. SANFORD, Agent. Newtown, May 8, 1891.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Isaac Sherman was arrested, Monday, by Sheriff Glover, on complaint of Dr E. J. Peck of Hattertown, who charged him with assault. As Sherman was not in condition for trial, Monday, his case was continued by Justice Cavanaugh until Monday, 1lth, at l0a m, bonds of $50 being furnished. The assault grew out of a demand for the return of a pitchfork which Peck claimed Sherman had stolen. Sherman denied knowledge of the fork and thumped Peck.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08
Services at Trinity, Thursday, Ascen-
 Merit, Wins.

We desire to say to our citizens, that for years we have been selling Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption, pr Kings , New Lite Pills, Bucklen's Arnica SalVe ana Elec' tric Ritters and have never handled reme- dies that sell as well, or that have given such universal satisfaction We do not hesl, tate to guarantee them every time, and we stand ready to refund the purchase prlce, ii satisfactory results do not follow their use These remedies have won their great p0pu' Iaritv nnrcly on their merits. E. F. Hawley, I1u1U UtriS St
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08
n1sTR1cT OF VIEWPOINT, ss Probate Court

O May ,, 1891
 Estate of SAMUEL W. BANKS, late ot Newtown, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Emma L. Banks, praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate as per ap- on e SfG sad ig he heard and determined at the Probate Office in New town in said district on the 18th day of May, 1891. at Il o'clock in the forenoon and that mo- tice be given of the pendency of said applica- tion and time and place of hearing thereon by publishing the same two times in newspaper hay ing a circulation in said district and by post ing a copy thereof on the public signpost in the town of Newtown, in said district. Attest NJ. J. BRADLEY, Judge.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Those familiar with the enjoyable times had at the festivals given by the Sodal- ities at St. Patrick's hall will need only a whisper that the Sodality of the Children of Mary will give a necktie party there on the evening of Wednesday, May 27,to insure a full attendance Bliss will make the music.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

The sacrament of the Lords Supper, deferred at the Congregational church, last Sunday, will be celebrated, next Sunday. The pastor requests the attend ance of all communicants, and, in the name of the church, invites Christians sojourning here.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

There will be two masses month at St Stephens church, either Father Fox CT Father Loftus being in prompt attend ance. Services were heidi there, Thurs day of this week and mass will be said next Sunday at 10 m.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

While q couple of Huntingtown's young Americas were out for little stroll, the other night, they left their "mark" on a newly covered building near by; but the owner, with an eye to busi- ness, appeared to them, the next day, threatening them with the law. The "boys" sandpapered the building smooth and all was satisfactory.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Go and see Pepper Mace, ''de spice ob de whole family" and Frisky, ''short as pie crust" at the Town hall, Tuesday evening, May l9. Cast of characters:
 .Jonas Aldrich," R. II. Smith; "Capt Hugh St. Norris" John J. Northrop: "Col Els worth, C. II; Northrop Herman Clyde" Wheeler; "Sling Shot Rube," w. II. Somers i; "Pepper," L. C, Morris; Aunt Rebecca," Mrs C. B. Taylor; "Susie Aldrich," Miss Grace Goodsell; "Lilian y,"Mrs C. H. Northrop; "Frisky," Miss Hattie NJ. Northrop.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Father Loftus is again at his old place at St. Rose parish and is assisting the work of both this parish and the mission at Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Send on your ironclads, Rudini, for the New Orleans grand jury says that it can- not indict whole city and don't want to either just because they shot eight Amer ican and three Italian assassins. Uncle Sam isn't killing law abiding people of any race. Don't forget, Rudini, to load up with plenty of life preservers.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Charles Pratt, the benevolent Standard Oil millionaire, died on Monday. Charles M. Pratt, his son, owns the Ezekiel Beers place in Zoar and is son-in-law of Luzon B. Morris
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Father Fox, who is now engaged in making the annual visitation of the mem- bers of St. Rose parish and taking the census at the same time, reports excell- ent success. He hopes soon to be able to pay off the note for $20O0, the last of the debt on the church.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08
A Real BaIsam is Kemp's Balsam.

The dictionary says: "A balsam is a thick pure, aromatic substance flowing from trees. kemps Balsam for the throat and lungs Is th' only cough medicine that is a real balsam Many thin, watery cough remedies are cailet bals;lms, but such are not. Look through bottle of Kemp's Balsam and notlce what | pure. thick preparation it is. If you cougl use Kemp's Baisam. At all druggists. Large bottles soc and $l.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Ladies' meeting, next Tuesday at 3, with Mrs Rev E. H. Butcher at the Meth odist parsonage. There was a good attendance at the aims house, last Tues day and the excellent address of Rev MT Butcher was listened to with interest.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

The second day of the hearing on the claims against the estate of Elon Booth is set down for next week Tuesday at the probate office, before Judge Huntington of Woodbury and Robert A. Clark.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Miss Grace Blakeman will sing one of her soprano solos, between the drama and the farce at the Town hall, May 19. She has a sweet voice and it will be a rare treat to hear her.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08
nISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss. Probat l( Court. April Is, 1891.

\ kIS lT Court, April I6 1891.
 Estate of CAROLINE GILBERT, late of Monroe, in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District Ot Bridgeport hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for set clement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons in debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to STEPHEN G. NIGH OILS, A administrator.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

dry, hacking cough keeps the bronchial tubes in a state Of constant irritation. which chitis. No prompter remedy can be had than Ayers Cherry Pectoral, which is both an anodyne and eXpectorant.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Service at St. Johns, at o'clock, Sun day evening, by Rev Mir Linsley. Sun day, I7th, it is expected that Rev MT Wright. the new rector, will Otticiate.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Walter B. Spencer, erstwhile conduct or of the Housotonic milk train, is brak- ing on the Consolidated road; Sam. Ar mold is at West Stockbridge; T. J. Bart lev is in Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

P. l.. Ronalds spends most of his time at the Oriental hotel, New York and is at Newtown but two or three days a week.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

s. w. Buckingham, the string Sey- mour butcher, bought 17 steers, the best in town, of Walter H. Glover.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

The New York Betting & Packing Co. Dtd) offers two heavy team horses for sale, as the oil used for fuel has done away with their use in carting coal.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

ITO the Probate Court for the District ot New l town. .
 The application of William N. Northrop, administrator on the estate of CHARLES NORTHROP, late of Newtown in said dis scribed real estate belonging to said estate is unproductive and that it is for the interest Of the estate that the same be sold.
 And your applicant further showeth, that the real estate of said deceased, proposed to be sold, consists of certain pieces or parcels of land, with buildings thereon, situated in the town of Newtown,in said probate district, and that said land cannot be benefcially dl- yided for the purpose of sale.
 Your applicant therefore prays said court to inuuire into the truth of the foregoing ale cations and on finding the same to be true to order the sale of the whole of the real estate hereinbefore described and your applicants in duty bound, will ever pray.
 Dated at NewtOwn, this 30th day of Aprt D. .lS9l. WILLIAM MN.NORTHROP, ,Adminj
 DISTRICT TOFNEWTOWN, ss. Probat April 30, A. D. 1891.
 ORDERED-That the foregoing a, be heard and determined at the Pr in said Newtown on the 9th dayf 1891, at o'clock in the atternoO' and this court directs said ? give public notice of the per
 plication and the tlyae and
 thereon, by publishing
 times before the 9th day
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The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

TJNO WHOM TT MAY CONCERN-An persons l in the town of Easton, owning or harbor. ing Unregistered Dogs, are hereby notlhed that they cause Dogs to be registered forth with and thereby avoid additional expense.
 BEER GOULD, Selectmen
 MATTHIAS BRADLEY, of
 CHARLES F. SILLIMAN,} Easton EaSton. May 4, 1891,
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

A number of the masOns at work on Ronalds Peak board with Joe Stewart; one. Mir Wildman. with Superintendent G. w. Stuart.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

This has been the coldest Arctic May weather since the May freeze of 1882. Thank Heaven, snow at monday, May 6, iS not common.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Alfred Stillson, who has been working for R. Redfield x Sons on the Consolidate ed road at Fairfield, is home again.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Mrs c. William Northrop has returned home from an extended visit at her par ents' home in Crete, Ill.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Mir and Mrs H. w. Lake of Waterbury have been at c. B. Johnson's. MT John son has been poorly.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

No little damage was done by the sud- den and severe cold of Tuesday night, a snow squall preceding the frost.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Taylor X Blake, the new Sandy Hook firm of furniture dealers, advertise goods al Bridgeport prices with freight added.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Amos Simons (colored) of Newtown was married at Brewster, April p. to Mrs Mary Ritter of Bethel.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

E. k. Morgan and family of Bridge port have moved into the Morgan house in the Street for the Summer.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

MT and Mrs c. D. Stillson of Halter town are soon to celebrate their wooden wedding.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

The w. c. Y. U. will meet in their room over the bank, on Wednesday, May l3, at 5 D m.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Bradley Nichols of B. Nichols & Sons, Bridgeport, quarter of century ago a resident of Stepney, was in town, Tues day.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

If you want to learn about the finest shoes, read the new ad. of F. k. A bbott of 273 Main street. Bridgeport. The finest shoes, every style of slippers and children ns shoes of every kind. Give Abbott q call; he is just north of the Arcade entrance.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

The addition at Oscar Ptzschlers house is raised and covered.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Miss M. Ferguson has located in the Bernd block, opposite the city hall, Dan bury.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

c. B. Johnson has sold a fine Scotch Collie to c. E. Osborne of Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Rev MT Linsley will be at Hawley- vile Sunday school, next Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

k. F. Hawley has decided to introduce the Peck cash register into his store, in place of the cash carrier now in use.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Let all members of Newtown council, No. 9S, N. P. U., make special effort to attend the regular meeting on the even- ing of Tuesday, May 12, at o'clock sharp, at the new rooms in Sanford's hall. As this will be the first meeting in the new hall, it is hoped that all mem- bers will respond.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Read the Spring announcement of the Hut clothing house.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Owing to sickness, Father Fox was un- able to officiate at St. Stephens, Stepney, last Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

New novelties in gents neckwear at bargain prices at E. F. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Alfred R. Frisco has moved from l. B. Harris's tenant house into Dr Wilcox sons place.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

DUY THE BEST-Quinnipiac Fertilizers for ID all crops; quick in effect, always uniform s35 per ton. For sale by B. HAWLEY & Co.,, Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Norman Northrop, Esq, rides a new Clark's cutaway harrow.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Mrs A. N. Uawley has been quite sick with grip.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Best lawn mower made, $5, at E. F. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

II. T. Procter of Cincinnati has spent a few days here.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Patrick Keane of Danbury has visited Newtown friends.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

4 NY LADY-Or gentleman in need of lit A tie cash and having a circle of friends and acquaintances, can make some money with out any expense or much trouble by address ing Davis, 23I w 4Sth street, New York.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

NOR SALE-Two heavy team Horses. Make office. The reason tor selling is we are burn. ing oil for fuel, which does away with carting of coal, therefore have no use for so many teams \. Y. .BELTING X PACKING Co. (LTD. } Sandy Hook, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

Mrs W. D. B. Ferris and Mrs Charles Ferris are sick with grip.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

New line window shades complete with fixtures, 25c to $l. Curtain poles, brass rods for sash curtains at E. F. flaw ley's.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

The net proceeds realized from the dra- matic entertainment, May 19, will be ex- pended for the benefit of the Congrega- tional church.
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

If you have not planted your potatoes yet, Johnson. It will prevent rot if dropped in the hill with the seed. It is cheaper at s7 per ton than any other fertilizers. Put 1t in with
The Newtown bee., 1891-05-08

VEGETABLE PLANTS-Standard varieties
 tor sale. Cabbage Plants now ready. To- mato, Pepper and Celery Plants in their sea- sou. HARRY c. BEERS, Mile Hill, NewtoWn.