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The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

A. C. Moore, the Taunton milkman, who runs route through Bethel, met with rather annoying experience. Sun day. He left his horse in front of a house to supply the family with milk and, when he returned, found the ani- mal missing. The horse became fright ened at something and ran, but just where the horse had gone, MT Moore was unable to learn. After several Danbury.-[ Bethel item in Danbury News.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

The 12-inch gun made at the Washing vessel Monterey was started on it's trip to San Francisco, Friday afternoon. 4 specially constructed car will carry the biggest weapon thus far made for the new navy across the continent and the government will have to pay freight bill of nearly $2O0O to the Pennsylvania railroad company.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15
SOUTHvILLE.

Almost all here have been attacked with grip, but are improving.
 Those under the doctors care are Mrs Richmond Clarke, her daughter and granddaughter.
 Miss Mamie Daley is very sick;, Dr Williams attends.
 Rev K. l.. Whitcome gave a cottage lecture at the house of Walter Bristol, this week Tuesday evening.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Blacksmith Charles Botsford of Walk CTS Farm and George W. Botsford of Botsford were drawn for jury duty at the criminal term of the court of common pleas, which opened at Bridgeport, Tues daV
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Business was very bad in Switzerland, last year. Two banks in Basel suspend ed, the Credit Foncier of Berne is on the verge of suspension, the Bankverein of Zurich owns up to a loss of 500,0 ,000 francs Ind the federal bank itself lost several millions.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Alexander III, although million of men would march at his bidding, is ob- stinately ,resolutely, ,fanatically peaceful. Not until his successor sits on the Rus sian throne will Europe know how much it owes to that strong silent man who, for the last 10 years, has earned for him. self the blessing of the peacemaker. W. T. Stead.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Previous to inventory, February l, John H. Reid lls Fairfield avenue, Bridgeport, wishes to greatly Teauce his stock of diamonds, watches jewelry, silver ware, etc. He has decided to sell goods at about cost, so that all in need of anything ill his line will do well to call at once.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15
Uncle Sam Can lamm Chilli, But will he?
 -[Lynchburg Virginian.

An appeal to the Superior court has been taken in the matter of the ascer- tainment of the heirs at law from Judge of Probate Beardsley's decision declar- ing Meta E.Shuart of Rochester, N. Y., the only heir at law of Andrew J. Peck deceased.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Don't put d metal bit in your horses mouth, these frosty mornings, without warning; it is cruel. Use leather or rubber covered one; they are more hu- mane in Winter and nine tenths of the horses will handle better with it's use.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Eddie J., youngest son of Dennis Da- ley, who lives near Southville, died at the home of his adopted parents, MT and Mrs Henry McEwen in South Center, Sunday morning, of convulsions and was buried, Monday afternoon.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15
VOLUME XV.

The sister, brother, father, friend With whom as one our lives did blend, Pass on before us and we say So many years ago today. The years go by with noiseless tread; We mark their passage with our dead.
 -[Springfield UnioT
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Miss Josie Edmond and Master Ed mond Walker of New York, direct de- scendants of pr Robert Edmond, once prominent Newtowner, have been for the past week at Mrs Henry Sanford's.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Dale Owen in his autobiography told the story of a foot loose man ruined by his happy circumstances. It was his fa- ther's friend, one born to princely for tune, educated with the best, married happily, with children growing around him. All that health and wealth and taste and leisure could give were his. Robert Owen, an incessant worker, once went to spend a rare rest moment with him at his country seat, one of the great English parks. To the tired man. who had earned the peace. the quiet days seemed perfect and at last he said to his host,''I have been thinking that,if ever met man who had nothing to desire, you must be he; are you not perfectly happy ?'The answer came :"Happy! An, Mir Owen, committed one fatal error in my youth and dearly have paid for it {! T started in life without an object, al- most without an ambition. I said to my self, have all that see others contend ing for; why should I struggle? I knew not the curse that lights on those who have never to struggle for anything. ought to have created for myself some definite pursuit, no matter what, so there be something to labor for and to over- come.''
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Don't throw the coal ashes in the road when 1t is good sIeighing. It makes your neighbor have an unkindly feeling toward you when his sleigh runs over them.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Have you q cough or cold or grip? If yes Dr Chatfela's Cough Syrup is made for you. An old fashioned remedy stepped from herbs and barks. Made in sensible honest way, it is pleasant, safe, reliable and sure to cure you 25c buys bottle at Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15
Love and Longing toward her goal Are pilots sweet to guide the soul
 -f David A. WasSon.

Andrew Borjessen, the Swede who killed his sweetheart at New Milford, will be hung at Litchfeld, Friday, 29th, the board of pardons refusing to interfere in his behalf
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Many gracious lessons, Christmas memories bring; None than this Is sweeter: Innocence Is King. Pomp and power are shadows, Fame fieeting thing; Purity abideth, And the Child is King.
 -[Charles E. Perkins.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Ex-Town Clerk c. H. Peck went to Stamford, last Friday, to see B. Lewis, who has been quite sick with lung trouble. Miss Susan Fairchild has been there caring for the sick.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

H. l.. Wheeler had runaway, Satur- day, while returning from East Village. He fortunately escaped with slight bruis- es and a broken harness and sleigh.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

At the installation of officers of the Foresters, Friday, 8th, Deputy Grand Chief Ranger T. J. Corbett presided and an enjoyable social time was had after the ceremony.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Prince, the faithful horse that so long hauled l.. B. Booths delivery wagon over Newtown's hills, is now owned by J. w. Penny.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

The reform of the system by which the State is administered by men who re- ceived no votes, while those who receiv- ed the most votes are kept out of office, is a perpetual issue before the people un- til it is accomplished.-C American.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

In the Spring of 1889, James Russell Lowell came straight to us on landing at Liverpool. "Who is it that blacks my boots ?' he asked on the morning when he was preparing to leave for London and, on being told that it was boy from the neighboring industrial school, said: "Well, l haven't had my boots properly blacked since last October, and 1 should like to see that boy and thank him." The industrial was summoned to the breakfast room and appeared at the door, Scotch bonnet in hand and a scared look on his face, which promptly turned into broad grin when he was presented with fiorin and told that his ''shine'' was credit to him and his training, but that if he wished to be quite perfect he should black an inch or so on each side of the hollow on the sole under the instep.-[Tom Hughes.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Build shed over the watering place. Have it face the south it will save shov- cling snow and chopping ice. You will find it a comfort to your stock and self.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Miss Julia B., daughter of George F. Duncombe, the BEES hustler, ,has visited Southport friends.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Austin Corbin succeeds J. B. Bostwick as president of the New England road, but MT Bostwick retains his New Eng land interests.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

The proprietor of the New York Her. ald, James Gordon Bennett, who has had slight attack of influenza, has started for Cairo, N hence he will go to Abyssinia
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

In l790, there were nearly 5000 negro slaves in Connecticut. They built in large part the old stone fences or walls that diagram the State. In lS40, there were five slaves in the State. They were very old and were kept as pension CTS by their owners.-[ Danbury News.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

If you are looking for cheap work, don't call at the office of Dr Rector < Uhle, the AL bany dentists. but, if you want good dental work at moderate prices, their office is the place 10 get it.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Hill and Hanke's New Milford hat fac tory was burned, Sunday night. Loss $5000, throwing 150 persons out of work, most of them living in Danbury.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Father Fox will be celebrant of the anniversary requiem high mass for Fa- ther McCartan, to-day, 18th, a m, at St. Rose.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

The five children of George Whittlesey have been taken to the Stratford home by Selectman W. H. Glover.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

The family of Mrs NJ. E. Botsford of Lake George have all had grip; Miss Eva continues feeble.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Miss Carrie Turner, whose home is with her grandparents in Danbury, has been at her parents home in Lake George.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Mrs Albert Mckay of Danbury has cared for her sister and mother, Mrs John McArthur, who have been sick with grip.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

The late Mrs Charles Betts of Wood bury was Miss Jane Fairchild from Taunton and a most estimable woman.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Columbus discovered America and Edison invented the phonograph, but it remained for Dr Bull to invent the remedy of the age, "Cough syrup" the kingly cure, At all dealers for 20 cts.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Mrs Charles Botsford, who was thrown from her wagon by runaway team in November, is still confined to her bed, never having been able to sit up and is now suffering with grip.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Everybody looks for good business, basing the notion on the influence of the great crop, this year and the disburse- ments due to the Chicago Worlds Fair, next year.-[Courant.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

school, Bridgeport, was in town, last week, for short visit with friends.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Miss Sarah Betts of Woodbury, who has been with Dr Betts, went to New Haven for few days.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15
EAST VILLAGE.

Mrs J. W. Waterbury and mother, Mrs Holmes, have been victims of grip: also Mir and Mrs Sturges Clark.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

John Whaley's children are recovering from grip.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

The archbishop of Canterbury, whose power ranks next to royalty in Great Britain, was the son of a poor country clergyman. He is a great horseback rider, wearing his shovel hat and apron, with knee boots, as he gallops about London and into the slums of Westmin- ister to look after the poor.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Could l, from the years full of hours gone hy, Choose one to live over again, would take that dear hour from my child.
 hoods best days,
 On mothers old kitchen floor, when, Alter waiting so long, with hungering taste, At last, with u goodness benlgn, The old ebony cook put the cake into bake, And the pan, ,all unscraped then was mine.
 -[ Margaret Oldham.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Miss Nellie, daughter of Mrs Margaret Gallagher of Bershire road, has been quite sick with grip, but is better.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15
NUMBER 3.

Miss Elsie Peet has returned to her school at Seymour.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Never use what is not your own, never buy what you cannot pay for, never sell what you haven't got Vanderbilt.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Thomas V. Lillis spent New Years in New Haven.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Contentment, that balm against rav- ages of worldly unrest, where can it be found and what is it's price? Not silver or gold, but patient striving with thank full heart, will bring it to the soul who desires it, Harper's Bazar.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

John Foran has visited friends in Black Rock.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Samuel Curtis, who has been sick for several weeks with a complication of diseases, is still under the doctors care.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

John H. Costello has trotting stock fresh from Hartford and Sandy Hook residents anticipate sport when he and Thomas Cavanaugh get on the track to- gether.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

From February 13, 1851, to January l, 1S92.
 RECEIPTS:
 Pew rent, S1546 95 Offertory collection, 24S S4 Annual collection, 1925 % Fair, 12l2 6S Easter collection, 160 60 Picnic, July i, 164 90 Festival of Children of Mary, @ 15 Collection for candles, 49 GO Lecture, St. Patrick's night, 2S O0 Scapular society, 65 75 Cemetery, 10 % Mission, 40 B
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Powdered rosin is great for cuts on the horse or on cattle. It keeps the sore clean and is very healing.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Dea Charles Frisco has had another pull down, but there are still strong hopes of his recovery.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Patrick Campbell was in New York, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

The wonder of tho age, Salvation Oil for twenty five cents u bottle. It kills all pain.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15
Total,
EXPENSES :

EXPENSES: Newtown Savings Bank on ac-
 count mortgage, $1200 % Michael Carroll, for new ceme-
 tery, 975 co Pastors salary, February 13,
 1891, to January l, 1892, 699 45 Rev J. J. Loftus, salary May l,
 1891, to January l, 1892, 333 2S Miss Annie McCartan, organist, 1S0 % Miss Julia Murray, organist, 100 % Easter collection, 1S0 % E. Hawley. draping church at
 Father McCartan's funeral, 40 % Interest on mortgage, 60 % c. H. Gay, for cross in ceme-
 tery, etc, 60 % . Bernard Kelly, work on drain, ,etc, 99 % Timothy Costello, work in cem-
 etery, 15 % w. L. Terrill, carting stone, 10 % J. Matthews, work, s % J. Kane, l5 % Michael Kilbride, ,coal Gold bilD, 80 % E. J. Hall, plumbing and fixing
 furnace, p % L. B. Booth, felt for church
 doors, 12 60 l.. Buldoc, Danbury, for con-
 fessionals Gold bilD. B % Michael Muldoon, sexton in 1890
 Gold bilD, 30 % Peter Smith, sexton, 1891, 80 % Jeremiah Mulville, sexton, 1891, 2S 90 Harkins, ProvI~snce, candles
 Gold bilD, II 30 Bridgeport Farmer, printing,
 Gold bil), 8 75 Oil cloths, carpets, kerosene oil
 for church and hall, 20 % Taxes on church property, 742 Alderman & Will, Rochester,
 on candles, 15OO A. Clark, printing, 00 G. Signor, charcoal, , 00 J. O'Brien, painting altars and
 fixing church doors, B 50 Express and freight on church
 goods, 15 57 Sexton's board, l9S % Board for horse, 200 % Cathedraticum, SLY co
 Total expenses, S4963 p Expenses over receipts, S4S B
 DEBT, JANUARY 1, 1892: Mortgage in Newtown Savings
 Bank, $500 % New steam boiler, ,radiators,etc, sl200 %
 Total, 5000 % THE CHURCH IS INSURED FOR Sl6,700 IN
 THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES: Hartford, S4000 at 1 1-2 per cent. Westchester, S2000 at 1-2 per cent. Connecticut, $4000 at 1-2 per cent. Middlesex, $2000 at l 37 1-2 per cent. Jersey, $4000 at I 1-2 per cent.
 Orient, Con organ) S700 at I 1-2 per cent.
 Pastoral residence, barn and hall are insured for $4600 in Continental fire in- surance company.
 These policies expire, this year, 18th of April, with the exception of policy on the organ, which expires June 20. NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN THE PARISH: About 1900 Number of baptisms, 40 Number of marriages, Il Number of first communions, 50
 P. Fox. Pastor.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Married, 9th, Miss Charlotte k. Camp of Roxbury to Orrn Roberts of New Milford.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15
Annual Report of St. Rose Parish,

From February 13, 1891, to January 1, 189:
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-10-13
TALK ABOUT TOWN.

New planking has been laid on the depot
| platform.
The authorities have broken up a tough
gang at the south end of the town.
| A. r. SIader's house has been sold to Ed
ward Arms for a consideration of $500.
| A number of the local fremen attended the
annual parade and dance of the Chester fire.
men yesterday.
A few from this place went on the eXcur-
sion to New York Monday over the Central
Vermont railroad.
Remember Glands Across the Sea- at the
Opera House, October 30. Seats are on sale
at Pierce's next Monday.
Mrs. Caroline Moody, wife of L. p. Moody,
died Saturday aged 81 years, 8 months. The
funeral will be held to-day.
There have been several hard frosts the
past week, but the weather remains unusual
ly fine for this season of the year.
Now that the water works job is completed
the road commissioner expects to have a
gang of men at work cleaning up the streets.
William Faulkner of Harrisville, N. H.,
and Miss Mary Nourse of this place were
married Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Z. +.
Marggraf.
The members and all interested in the
Choral Union are requested to meet at c. l..
BARRIERS music store Monday evening, No
vember II at 730.
E. J. Knapp & Co., made an exhibit of
sewing machines and organs at the Acworth
fair and sold several of each. They report a
big crowd and pleasant time.
Mrs. II. NJ. Leonard fell down stairs Sun
day and sustained quite severe injuries. No
bones were fractured, and it is hoped she
will be about again in short time.
Sunday evening sermons will be resumed
in Immap church next Sunday even
inu The theme next Sunday evening will he
THE Great Dscoverer and Enlarger of the
Nations.
C. X. & C. w. Labaree are to put No. 30
Richardson & Boynton heater into n. S.
Aexanders house. They also have con-
tracts to put heaters into Barney Cannon's
house, and one of Clark Chase's.
The bridge men are expected here
every day to begin on the iron work. They
were to have come Monday, but did not for
some unknown reason. 1t is probable that
they will be here some time this week.
AS John T. Moore's new house on school
street nears completion, its structural beauty
is more plainly visible, and the addition of
the broad veranda and the rotunda make it
one of the most attractive houses in the
village.
n. G.. iIliams gave a reception to the
Congregational Sunday school and friends
last evening. The young people were enter
tanned from to O'Clock and the Older men,
beers after s. Refreshments were served and
pleasant time enjoyed.
Letters advertised October 1: Mrs. Ruth
johnson, Mrs Mary Perror. 2. Miss Lizzie
McGarry, Charles c. Cutting, John II. Hart.
Fred Lakard. Frank King, Dan McNaugh-
ton. Hugh McIsaac. Jerry Mognahan. James
Shea, II. III. Willard. l.. III. Whitehand.
The Burlington lodge of Odd Fellows
passed through here Wednesday on their
way to Worcester, Mass, where there is a
big meeting to-day. 1t was expected that
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-10-13
NEWFANE.

James Platt of Waterbury is in town
for few days.
The l.. Il. l.. will meet with Mrs
Davidson Saturday evening.
Several from this place attended the
reunion of veterans at Brattleboro Satur-
day.
Walter Ballou has finished work at the
station and retained to his home in Will
mington.
Mrs. Fred Underwood was recently
called TO Taunton, Mass, by the sudden
death of her brother, Martin Higgins, an
enterprising merchant of that place.
Alvin Higgins and wife leave this week
for Augusta, Me-, accompanied by Ira
Higgins, who will pursue a course of
music al study. His cornet solos will be
much missed at ADJUSTMENTS, where he
has always shown willingness to play.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-10-13
MECHANiCSvlLlE.

Mrs. T., johnson is visiting in Rutland.
Mrs. Charlie Cole is visiting in Ches-
ter.
Curtis Cule has finished work for
George Irask.
Martha Harrington returned from
Chester Monday.
Agnes Stone picked bush of ripe
raspberries October s.
Mrs Weber from Cuttingsville is WIS.,
iting at Rev. Atkinson's.
Harvest concert at the Methodist
church Sunday, October Is.
Charlie White from Rutland visited
at A. b. Chadburn's over Sunday.
Mrs. Frank Patch and Mrs. Harlow
from Springfield visited at j. f Whites
last week.
Mrs. George Meads and Miss Jennie
Pratt have returned frtm their carria ge
drive to Benson.
Miss Martha Harrington and Mrs. B.
H.iHarris attended the missionary basket
picnic at Chester last week.
Mrs. Frank Fales and Mrs. Joseph
Guyett, who have been taking carriage
drive to Brandon, returned Saturday.
Crothers & Billings are paying 80
cents per bushel for potatoes, 25 cents a
pDuni for butter and % cents per dozen
for eggs.
Rev. j. s. Lyon and family, who have
been visiting at j. T. Whites, went to
Londonderry Friday to visit Mr.. Lyons
parents.
Mrs. John Taylor and Miss bessie
Taylor attended Mrs. Hiram Moore's
funeral at Plymouth Notch Wednesday.
October 5.
Mrs. T.. d. Graves went to Bellows
Falls Tuesday TO care for her brother
wife, Mrs. George Barber. They have an
eight-pound boy.
Hervey York is painting n. B. Pin
ney's house and barn in the village. This
is the fourth set of buildings he has
painted for him this season.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-10-13
WESTMINSTER.

Deacon S4tf'ord returned from Detroit
Thursday.
Mrs. j. II. Holton returned to her home
in Burlington this week.
Mrs. Helen Jackson and child of Chi.
cago are visiting at S. M. Nutting's.
Mrs. w. H. Gage and daughter of
Townshend are visiting with Mrs. ii. G.
Banks.
George Clay, connected with the
Pullman Car company, is at d. c.
Wright's.
Morris Peirce and his daughter, Mrs.
Carrie Atwood Taylor, of Iowa, are at L
G. Richardson's.
George w. Pierce of the Brattleboro
asylum, and III b. Pierce of Providence,
Il. l., were in town last week.
w. S. Spaulding and son, who have
been employed by Rev. G. H. Dickinson
during the simmer, left town Monday.
Henry Lyman and wife of Lowell,
Mass, are visiting at Dea. Mc'Neill's.
Mr.. Lyman is veteran conductor On the
Old Colony railroad.
The selectmen have much improved
the hill near the new cemetry by needed
repairs during the week. The hill has
bet n in bad condition for some time.
Repairs are being made upon the house
recently purchased by Mr.. and Mrs.
Willis, of the Thomas w. Wiley estate.
Oscar Hart is the carpenter in charge.
Mrs. G. w. Thompson went to Bur-
lington Monday for medical treatment
and later in the season expects to 60 to
Florida for the winter, accompanied by
Mr.. Thompson.
Miss Mary Dawley makes quite an i'm
posing appearance with her "tally ho'
as she drives through the village each
morning with load of young ladies' en-
ployed at the CORNING can factory.
G. A. Nutting and S. p. Fem, accom-
panied by their wives, took a carriage
drive to Meriden, N. H., Friday, return
ing Monday, to visit their daughters who
are attending school at Kimball Union
Academy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-10-13
JAMAICA.

:, Addie Boynton lefthere Monday, fou
Boston, Mass, where she will remain all
the fall,
Ransel Frost, who has been visiting
friends at Woodstock for the last week
returned home Monday.
win Rano had the misfortune to break
his leg Saturday, while at work in Smith
& Hunts shop at Brattleboro, by getting
ought in belt. He was brought tC
'is home in East Jamaica, Saturday
night.
Miss Luna Frost, who has been living
for number Of years at Brattleboro and
Putney, returned Saturday from a
months visit with friends at Keene, N
II and vicinity, to her home here, Alvin
Frost's, where she had the pleasure OF
m. citing her uncle, William A. Shepard
of Barre, and her cousin, Miss Minnie
Wilder of East Wallingford, who were
making short visit at the Frost's. We
understand that Miss Frost will remain
at her home here this fall and winter.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1892-10-13

81. C. Day & Co. announce for Friday and
Saturday of this week especial Sale" of
sample garments, imported and domestic,
consigned from one of the largest New York
manufacturers. Don't fail to "drop in 5" and
see them whether you want to buy or not.
You will see some of the nobbiest styles of
the season in fine garments, and may get
some ideas that will be of service later.