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BETHEL.

Mrs Amelia E. Riggs of Derby has
been with her sister, Mrs Charles Short,
and other friends in town. 1t is seldom
that you find two ladies of their age as
smart as Mrs Riggs and Mrs Short, they
being 81 and II respectively. Mrs Riggs
made the trip from New Haven alone, as
she often does. Mrs Short does the work
for family of five and both are able to
walk half mile as easily and quickly as
any one.
Bethel from Newtown.
Married, Wednesday, Louis Merritt to
Miss Bertha Stone, Rev William Morrell
officiating. They have gone for short
trip, carrying with them the best wishes
of many friends.
Mamie, little daughter of Mrs G.. b.
Nichols, who has been quite sick with
diphtheria, is better.
Owing to the severe storm, Friday
evening, there was not as large an at
tendance at the second annual masquer-
ade ball. Had it been pleasant, the boys
would have had all they could have TAX
EN- care of. As it was, there were about
% couples on the floor, besides Il large
number of spectators. The grand march
started at little before 10 O'Clock, led by
Frank Scollins. The masqueraders went
through many pretty figures, which
were thoroughly enjoyed by the onlook-
ers. The officers III charge: Floor man
ager, c. NJ. Doran; aides, f. III. Lyon,
John Wixted, Thomas Doran, c.. Smith !;
reception committee. b. d. Meeker, l.. FL.
Lyon, j. Halpin, j. Greenwood, j. Car
roll. Eureka orchestra furnished excel
lent music, as they usually do. The cos
TUNES worn by the floor managers were
furnished by Mrs Feirabund of Bridge
port and were handsome
Edwin Short expects to move, this
week, into the shop recently bought by
him, the old Orrin Benedict shop.
One Of the brilliant events in local So
ciety was the AT Home'' of Mr. and Mrs
Howard Mackenzie, Tuesday evening,
9Th. Many of Bethel's ssfour hundred
were there and IL number from out OF
town. The time was pleasantly spent in
dancing and singing. Refreshments
were served at IL o'clock, after which
dancing was kept up until 2 o'clock.
Mrs Andrew Benedict, who has been
quite sick with typhoid fever, is better.
Grassy Plain Hose Co. will hold "a
grand sociable in their house, Friday
evening, 18th. They have issued large
number of invitations and expect good
time.
Miss Susie E. Cunningham has visited
friends in this place.
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Southport Choral Service.

PROGRAM OF MUSICAL SERVICE, TRINITY
CHURCH, SOUTHPORT FRIDAY EVENING, DEC
EMBER IL, 30 T. NJ.
Professional hymn, "rhe Son of God Goes
Forth to War"
Opening sentences.
General confession.
Lords prayer.
Selection from the Psaltcr, Psalm 1876.
Lesson from the New Testament.
Magnificent.
Apostles creed.
Advent collects.
Anthem, 81 viii Sing of Thy Power" Sullt
van.
Prayers.
Hymn 44, "The Church's one Foundation
sermon, Rev S. IL. Watkins, rector Grace
church, Norwalk.
Otfertory, 80 Lord, How Manifold are Thy
Works." Barnby.
After presentation of aims, the following
anthems will be rendered.
"Seek Ye the Lord; ;" Roberts.
81 Am Alpha;" Stainer.
"The Radiant Morn"
Hymn 202, "All Hail the Power OF Jesus
Name"
Benediction.
Recessional hymn, SO Mother Dear, Jerusa
lem"
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BRIDGEPORT.

Manager Bunnell will bring "Uncle
Toms Cabin" here, next Monday and
Tuesday, 14th and 18th. Walter Damro-
sch's New York Symphony of 65 pieces
is booked for the 22d.
Rev Ii. L. Hastings of Boston, who
spoke so earnestly at the mems meet
ing at Bunnell's opera house, Sunday af-
ternoon, preached an interesting sermon
for Rev Ii. A. Davenport, Sunday morn
ing, at the First Presbyterian church,
taking for his theme the relation of the
Bible to the school and government.
Miss Ada Miller, daughter of Henry
Miller of 1876 Main street, who has been
an invalid for the past two years, was Ia
ken to the Bridgeport hospital, last week
Thursday, to undergo a surgical opera
ton.
Mrs l.. hathaway of 5lS State street
left, Saturday, for Il weeks visit with
friends in Unionville and Poquonock.
a most interesting lecture, illustrated
by the stereopticon, was given by Prof
r. II. Chittenden of Yale university,
Tuesday evening, at the scientific soce-
ty rooms. Recent members elected to the
society are Miss Mary Burritt, j. B.Hal-
lett, Eli G.. Smith, X. b. Ballou, c. S.
Lupton, j. w. Grant of this city, and
Charles j. Hughes of Stratford. Prof
Farnum of Yale will lecture on amateur
photography, next Tuesday evening.
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Bunco Steerers Fooled
Look out for bunco men.

Look out for bunco men.
As George Il. Parmelee was getting
dirt near his house in Hattertown, SAtur-
day morning, an elegant outfit drove up
and the driver, calling MIR Parmeee's
name, said that he Was cashier in a
Bridgeport bank on Wall street. Mr.
Parmelee failed To recognize him, but the
stranger said that he wanted to buy
farm for his uncle III ii quiet place and
Treasurer NorChrop of The Newtuwn bank
had recommended Mr. Parmelee TO him.
Mr. Parnelee hitched his horse and got
into the carriage with the stranger, whom
he took to the David Summers place.
The stranger went all over the house,
even into the cellar and took the number
of rooms. Mr. Parmelce proposed to send
for John Summers to show the farm to
it should not be done.
On the way back to MIR Parmelee's,
when north of j. w. Penny's, the con-
federate was seen coming over ii barway
with bundle tied in II handkerchief.
The sleek stranger suggested that he was
a tramp. He enquired the way to Easton
depot, which aroused Mr. Parmelee's sus-
picions and said that he was from Ten
nessee.
Ills sister had married "darn Yank"
and he had some of her mole skins with
him, opening his bundle and showing n
$4,000 buudle and several $1,000 bundles
of grecnbacks. He also took cards from
his pocket and began to do tricks. This
aroused Mr. Parmeee's suspicious still
more, but he was in lonely spot with IL
stranger on each side.
Three card monte was soon brought
forward and, slyly turning down card,
the sleek fellow in the carriage picked it
out, nudging Mr. Parmelee to show how
1t was done. After doing this for fun,
Tennessee wanted to bet. The sleek
stranger had $40 in his pockets and won
$1,000.
Then they wanted Mr. Parmelee to bet
but he had only two dimes and they
scorned such ssfish scales" They want
ed to know If he hadn't money some
where and he said that he had in a
Bridgeport bank. The sleek banker then
offered to take him to Bridgeport to get
the money, while Tennessee waited uutil
Their return.
Mr. Parmelee consented to this as the
easiest way to escape their clutches, but,
when near Charles Roberts's and in sight
OF his own home, he demanded to be lei
out Of the carriage, which was done. He
said that he should not go to Bridgeport
nor draw his money from the bank.
The banker said some one would get
Tennessee's money, when Mr. Parmelee
advised him to go back, get Tennessee
and have him put his money in the Wal
street bank This the sleek banker said
that he would do and, turning about ana
driving back, told MIR Parmelee that he
would return in two weeks to see about
the farm.
Mr. Parmelee at once drove TO New
town Street and found that MIR Northrol
had sent no one to him.
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Andrew Collins.

John Mcnamara, going early to his
work in the Rubber. Wednesday morn
ing, found Andrew Collins lying upon
the beaten footpath just beyond the up.
per entrance to the yard of shop No. 2,
apparently dead. S. P.Glover was sum
moned, who examined the body and
found no signs of life. Medical Exami-
ner e. M. Smith was summoned and
gave permission for the removal of the
remains and rendered verdict of death
from exposure. Mr. Collins had been
seen about the village late the previous
evening and, about midnight, applied to
DR. Richardson for something to brace
him up, as he expressed it. The doctor
gave him a simple preparation, advising
him to go home. 1t is supposed that he
wandered aimlessly about and, at last,
fell and was so unconscious as to pass
from the heavy sleep which overcame
him into the sleep of Death.
The funeral of Mr. Collins is set for
Friday, 18th, 10 m, from St Rose bur-
ial in the Glen. He was but 81 and
leaves wife, once Miss Margaret, daugh-
ter of William Donovan, who lives at
the upper end of the Street; his father,
Andrew Collins, Sr, of Gas street also
survives. His mother is dead and only
one brother, John of Danbury, is living !;
Stephen, who married Selectman limo
thy Costello's daughter, is dead and also
his only sister, who married Edward
Hayes and, later, John Keane of New
York State. Mr. Collins, for a few years,
had coal yard at Sandy Hook station
and, later, was in the same business in
Danbury, where he married shortly after
his removal to the city. About year
ago, he returned to live with his father.
Recently, he had been at work in the
coal bin of the New ENGLAND road at
Sandy Hook and was to begin work with
E. j. Hall, the day before his death. His
widow, with other relatives, has the
sympathy of many friends in the sor-
row they are called to meet. Mr. Col
Inns was victim of habit, but was of
generous impulses and leaves many to
mourn his unfortunate but certain fate.
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BRIDGEWATER.

MI and Mrs A. IL. Gillett are in DAN
bury.
Mrs c. Ii. Jessop contemplates visiting
her daughters.
Miss Case canvassed the town in the
interests of the Connecticut Temperance
Union.
The rector of st. Marks preached a
good sermon, Sunday morning; his topic,
''Inspiration of the Scriptures" The
ladies of st. Marks were to give Il sup
per in the guild room, Thursday evening,
10th.
Mrs Jeffries reports her husband
slightly improving. He was thrown
from ii carriage and seriously injured.
The Congregational church was closed,
Sunday not even "a Sunday school.
Mark Hatch is having hard time with
rheumatism has been unable to leave
the house for some weeks.
George Strong is selling the Arnold
automatic steam cooker.
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gTEpNEY.

Eli Seeley aud B. Ell. French are serv-
.ng as jurors on the Osborn will case at
Bridgeport.
A substantial bridge covers Great Hol-
low stream at the foot of Purdy's hill.
Barnum Curtiss has had Il severe cold.
j. Il. Eastwood has traded horses with
f. w. Wheeler of Monroe.
The recent freight blockade made coal
scarce in this locality; good supply
now on hand.
Mrs Abram Purdy has visited sister
at Oxford.
Mrs Birdsey Sherman 7entertains her
sister, Mrs B. S. Hurd of Monroe.
Miss Spaulding of New York State Wis.,
its Misses Brown.
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John Lillis.

John Lillis died suddenly at his home
Der 4, 1891. He had been ailing only a
day or two and his physician, DIR E. NJ.
Smith, when called on, as we'll as fami-
ly friends, on the Wednesday preceding
death, did not look for the untoward
event. He was suffering from slight
shock, from which he was apparently
raliying. Thursday night, he grew sud-
denly worse and, at midnight, DIR Smith
was again called in. He stayed with his
patient till death, which occurred about
10 80 the cause of death being cere-
bral apoplexy. The funeral occurred
from his late home, Sunday afternoon
following death and was very largely at
tended, Court Sandy Hook, No 1852, A.
O. +. of A., of which deceased was a
member, attending in a body. The pail
bearers were all cousins: Edward Troy,
Thomas Lillis, James f. and Thomas j.
Casey, Thomas V. and Martin Lillis
these were also brother Eoresters. After
religious services by Father Fox at 81
Rose, the funeral cortege proceeded to
the Catholic cemetery in the Glen where
interment was made by the side of his
two children who died in infancy. The
deceased was well known and general
ly liked resident OF Sandy Hook, where
he was in his business since 1881. He
was the fourth oldest child of Law
renee (nuw dead) and Ann Hayes Lillis,
being born in 1858 at the old homestead
ON the Benefits bridge road In the east
ern part Of the village and was exactly
81 years and four months of age.In 1888,
he was married to Miss Minnie Callahan
of Sandy Pook, who survives him with
out living issue. Besides the widow, the
deceased is survived by his mother and
her family. A high mass of requiem
was celebrated by Father Fox at s
o'clock, Monday morning, for the re.
pose of the soul of the deceased.
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LONG HILL.

A good sized company attend
Booths singing school, Monda,
and all seemed to enjoy it.
Cards are OUT for the 10th anniversary
of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs j. j Rad
cliffe, which will be duly celebrated at
their home, next Wednesday evening.
Miss Mile Burton of Trumbull spent
Tuesday with Gladys Beardsley.
Mrs |. S. Coan and little Bessie are
sick.
Another lot of that fine mable sugar
was received at Beardsley's store, Tues
day morning.
T. Pigeon shooting was all the rage, last
week. Pigeons were even bought to
shoot at and they still live.
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STEVENSON.

Mrs William Jordan has been under
the doctors care with severe bilious
attack.
Mrs William A. Bradley had a para
lytic shock, Tuesday, which leaves her
almost unable to speak and bedridden.
Frederick Isbell and wife have been
sick, Mrs Isbell with pneumonia.
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STRATFIELD.


One of the game warden's deputies
brought young man, Sunday morning,
before Justice Brothwell for shooting on
Sunday. He pleaded guilty and paid
his fine and costs.
Mr. Jessmer lost valuable horse, this
week, from inflammation of the bowels.
John T.. Osborn has his steam saw and
feed mill in operation. He will grind
feed for his neIghbors also.
Mrs james II. Seeley, who has been
on the sick list, is improving.
James Screder is laying the cellar wall
for James Ayers new house.
Simon and John Reitter have built q
new dam for an ice pond larger than the
old one. Their ice business has increas-
ed to such an extent that they were
obliged to increase their ice making ca
pacity.
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-11

At the temperance symposium, Il. j.
Corbett, by particular request, will speak
for the saloon; Rev 5. w. Delzell for to-
tai abstinence; G. II. Northrop for mod
crate drinking; Rev o. o. Wright for
high license; Rev f. Ii. butcher for
Prohibition; r. II. Smith for local opt
ion. Each speaker is to be limited to Is
minutes. Rev G. Il. Linsley is to be
chairman. There will be collection for
the benefit of the w. C. r. u, part of
which will go toward Xmas tree for
the children of the Loyal Legion.
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-11

Rev Darrall Lee of Derby is to lecture
in the Methodist church, next Monday
evening, on Michael Angelo.
Capt G. w. Briggs entertained the SUI
perintendents of the Ansonia, Birming-
ham and Shelton Methodist Sunday
schools, Tuesday.
Samuel Ballantyne has closed the res
taurant in the Quicker block and King &
Kimberly, having rented the premises,
will transfer their grocery business there
about January l.
A. w. Paige intends to visit Virginia
for Il few weeks.
S. B. Beardsley spent Sunday in Mon
roe.
l.. i. Bates will start again, about jan
uary l, as salesman, leaving the Shelton
Assessors David Z. Beecher, Daniel A.
Nichols and Phillip j. Jones are in ses-
sion at the Town hall.
w. G. Booth has established meat
market on the corner of Howe avenue
and Division street.
Mrs A. l.. Depew of Waterbury has
been in town.
Mrs A. w. Paige is enjoying pleasure
trip in Massachusetts.
C. V. Case, the genial and efficient sta
ton agent, has resigned his position with
the Housatonic road to enter the employ
of the Derby Silver Co.
The last span of the new iron bridge
was placed in position, Friday, Deem
Der 4.
J. Clarence Hubbell, who has been suf-
fering from a severe attack of 'hiccough-
ing, is better.
Thieves stole the horse of William
Bray, while it was htched in front of the
M. E. church, Saturday evening, and
drove down to Mat Wards.
A meeting of the Long Hill cemetery
association was held in the Town hall,
Saturday. A constitution and bylaws
were adopted and the following officers
chosen: President, Edward N. Shelton;
vice president, Erastus Bennett; secre-
tary and treasurer, o. G. Beard; execu-
tive committee, DIR G. A. Shelton, o. G..
Beard, James S. Wakelee; sexton, A. j..
Burgess. F. 6. Perry was elected agent
of the association, with power to sell lots
in the cemetery, to those having no
friends or relatives whose bodies are in
tered therein, at 81 for each lot.
1t is expected that che cotton mill will
start up, in few days, under the SUPER
intendence of Charles A. Sweet of Scitu-
ate.
Frank Hotchkiss is ill.
Rev A. r.. V. Abbott of Waterbury
preached in the Methodist church, Sun
day.
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-11

Gov Gorsuch of the n. p. U. visited
Newtown council, No. 9S, Tuesday even
ing and inspired it with new life. N. p.
U. insurance is the cheapest Of any fra
ternal insurance in the United States,
with one exception, only about 50 or SIC
on the $1,000. Its principles are also
adapted to the uplifting and preserva-
ton of our republic and an open meeting
will be held at the Town ball, early in
January, when Gov Gorsuch will adj
dress the public on the subject. New
town council reelected its old officers,
except that w. II. Prindle was made
vice president.
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-11
GAINESVILLE.

Carlton Smith was called to New Hav-
en-, last week, to attend the funeral of his
mother.
Mrs Chapman of Bethel visits her
daughter.
Mrs Ruth Lewis has gone to New
York hospital for the removal of tu-
NOR.
B. Northrop has given up his position
in New Haven and is employed in New
Milford.
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-11
IMPORTANT.

The English Dessicated Soups can be had OF
A. A. Wayne & Co., II India ST., Boston, Sole
Agent for New England States. Write to o.
Anketell. 26 So. William ST., New York, for a
quarter pound tin, making from to 3 quarts
delicious soup. Postpaid, 25c. A good in
vestment for small outlay.
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-11

Dea Henry FaiLchild denies the Bridge
port Unions story that he bought spav-
ined horse in Bridgeport of bunco men
for $500. The Union should leave the
abuse of Newtown to the smutty Sunday
Herald.
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-11

Miss Ann Mcnamara returned to her
old home at Ii. L. Wheeler's, Wednesday.
She is much improved and anticipates a
speedy return of her accustomed
strength.
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-11

Xnas is at hand! Lots of new things
for the young aud old. Call and see us;
twill make you glad. Terrill, Belts 81
Co., Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-11

Stated communication of Hiram lodge,
No. Is, Wednesday evening, December
Is, 1891. Election of officers. A full at
tendance is requested order W..
M, James M. Blackman, secretary.
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-11

ITO THE PROBATE COURT for the District OF
L of NewtOwn.
The application of George r. Parmelee and
John Ill. Summers, administrators on the eS-
tate of David Summers, late of Newtown, in
said district deceased shoWeth that the fol
lowing described real estate belonging to said
estate is unprOductive and that it is for the in
terest of the estate that the same be sold.
And your applicants further ShOweth, that
the real estate of said deceased, proposed to
of land, with buildings thereon, situated in
the towns of Newtown and Easton, in said
Probate District, consisting of $50 acres, more
or less, in Gregorys Orchard, town OF New
town: also 80 acres more or less, in the town
of Easton and that said land cannot be bene-
ficially divided for the purpose of sale.
. Your applicants therefore pray said Court
to INQUIRE into the truth of the foregoing ale
cations and on finding the same to be true, to
order the sale of the whole or a part OF the
real estate hereinbefore described, and your
applicant as in duty bound, will ever pray.
Dated at Newtown, this 9TH day of Deem
Der, 1891.
GHdRfE Il. s s. RAEhELEE' Administrators
nISTRICT OFNEWTOWN, IS Probate Court
IL December 5, 1891.
ORDERED-Thatthe foregoing application be
heard and determined at the Probate
ONCE i'll Newtown in said district on
the 10Th day of December, 1891, al
3 O'Clock in the afternoon of that day and
this court directs said Administrators to give
public notice OF the tendency of said applica
lion, and the time and place of hearing there
on, by publishing notice thereof one time
before the 10th day of December, 1884, in the
Newtown BEE, a weekly newspaper having
circulation in said district. NJ. j. BRAD
LEY, Judge.
JITANTED--A one-horse Tread Power Ad
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-11

The Wanzer Lamp gives the bright
est light and consumes the least oil
of any lamp on the market. No Chin
ney, odor or smoke; gas globes in all
the lovely tints or ordinary shades
can be used, if desired. Piano, and
rich gold or silver Hanging orsTable
Lamps in every style. Write to Mrs
J. D. BEACH, stepney Depot,agent for
Conn. or Mrs j. A. B. DRESSER, local
agent for NeWtown and vicinity.
Good, reliable resident agents wanted
for Norwalk, Westport, Danbury and
Bethel.
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-11

Trinity's Sunday school Xmas tree will
charm the children on the Monday after
Christmas. The decoration of the church
will begin, next week.
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-11

The monthly meeting of the Knights
of Columbus was adjourned from Sun
day, 6th,to Sunday, 18th. Business of i'm
portance is to come before the meeting
and all members are requested to be on
hand
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-11

Christmas shoppers will find K. F.
Hawley's store full of choice articles of
all kinds suitable for presents at prices
lower than in the city. Call and buy be-
fore the rush comes.
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-11

Mrs j. A. b. Dresser has the local
Mrs j. d. Beach of Stepney Depot. 1t
is a splendid lamp, without chimney or
odOr.
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-11

An audience of about 40 heard the
Wrens, Wednesday night, at the Town
hall. Their Wrcn-derings do not seem
to have been remarkable.
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-11

The Ransom Dramatic Co. will open at
the Town hall, Monday, 18th, with
"Wronged." This company has just APP
peared at Bethel and won praise and au-
dicnceS.
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-11

Rev o. o. Wright was unable to be
present at st Johns for morning service,
Sunday. suffering with a hard cold. c..
Nj. Parsons read service.
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-11

Rev Mr. Delzell will be given his an
nual donation at the Congregational par
sonage, next week Tuesday evening. If
stormy, Thursday evening. All invited.
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-11
PLATTSVILLE.

Mrs Grace Adams Clarke and child
were guests of Mrs E. Seeley, last week.
Misses Abbott of bridgeport were at
Mrs I'll. Mckenzie's, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-11

Mr. Anthony and Miss Mead of New
Milford were guests of f. F. Hawley,
Sunday; Miss Mead spends the week
with Mrs Hawley.
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-11

Mrs G. w. Bradley of Shiloh has suf-
fered with bronchial troubles, but is i'm
proving.
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-11

Rev James Taylor returned to his
home at Cornwall Bridge, Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-11

Mr. and Mrs Lockwood Shepard will
have been married so years, January 2,
1892.
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-11

attended by a physician, both having
been sick with severe colds.
The Newtown bee., 1891-12-11

The Juvenile Temple will meet, this
(Friday) evening at o'clock, Scripture
passage commencing with II.