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The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29
NUMBER 5.

The secret marriage of Attorney Will liam J. Beecher and Miss Mary Glover has been choice morsel for the gossips, as well as hard file to gnaw at by the enemies of the well known lawyer. The bride is the daughter of an old conserva- tive and wealthy New England family, than which there is no blue blood, while the groom is the son of man who claims lineage as an American at Castle Garden but one who, by his own brains and force of character, has placed himself in the van of rising young men. His blood is good red Celtic blood, but fit to mingle with any strain, so say all, with the leav- en of true Americanism in his heart. MT Beecher was and is we believe Roman Catholic; but the day has long gone by, even in New England, when this is bar to progress through the world. MT Beecher will not forget this; and, al- though his associations may be with enc mics of the creed of his ancestors, yet we believe that the lady who braved so much to become his wife will cheer him on in his allegiance to the principles of his faith and honor him all the more for this devotion. She need do no more and she can do no less. And that she herself may yet see the light is the wish of every Catho , here.-[ Connecticut Catholic.
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At the funeral of Michael F.. son of Michael Mccarthy of Walnut Tree hill, James Donohue, John Honan, Peter F. McMahon, Patrick Haugh, Martin Dono- hue and William Mcclure were pail bear CTS. The floral offerings were many, testifying to the worth of the young man. The principal pieces were pillow with "Brother'' from the family and other set pieces from Mrs Patrick Quealey and Misses Maggie and Mary Keane of Bridgeport, cousins and from other rela- tiVes and friends. The deceased attend ed school at Pohtatuck district and Prin- cipal Brew reports him an exceedingly promising youth. His death was caused by cerebral congestion, as stated by Drs Smith, Cooley and Gordon and as return ed by the latter in his certificate of death to the town. All reports of injury by falling from the train are untrue, nothing ever having occurred upon which such a statement might be based
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HUNTINGTON.

very pleasant birthday party was given, last week Thursday evening, at the residence of Oliver Blackman in Low CT White Hills, in honor of his daughter Hclen's llth birthday. Her schoolmates and friends to the number of p spent the evening with singing, games and boun- tiful collation. served during the evening. One ot the novelties of the occasion was fire kept burning in a fireplace in the style of years ago.
 John Hanley's barn near the Shelton upper reservoir was burned to the ground at 3 o'clock, Monday morning. There were 10 horses in the barn, six of them being burned, with all the contents. The work of an incendiary.
 William Ufford and Henry D. Shelton are the latest on the sick list.
 k. J. Buckingham, at the request of Mir Ufiord's cOnservator, has seen that MT Ufford did not want for food and oth- CT necessaries and Olin Shelton has been caring for H. D. Shelton. MT Ufford is improving. Mir Shelton intends, if he can secure satisfactory bondsman, to appeal his suit with Miller Curtis, but, owing to his sickness, nothing has yet been done.
 Lewis Shelton had valuable horse taken sick and die in Bridgeport, Satur- day. .. 
 A German working for the Vincilette brothers at their steam saw mill on Booths hill fell against the saw, last week and was badly cut about the head and arm. He was removed to the Bridge port hospital.
 An attempt has been made, but so far without success, to have the conservator recently appointed over Mrs Grace Sam ford removed.
 D. H. Chatfield spent last week Thurs day at w. 5. Hooper's.
 Mrs Charles Judson, Rev A. J. Park, F. N. Potter attended the temperance meeting in Bridgeport, last week.
 The memorial tablet in St Paul's, which was over the door, has been re moved and placed between the first win dow and the pillar on the south side oi the church.
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SHELTON.

At the annual meeting of the Silver Plate Cutlery Go, the following directors were elected: D. W. Plumb, D. s. Brins- made, J. K. Brinsmade, $. A. Abbott, G. H. Peek. At the directors meeting, the following officers were chosen for the ensuing year: D. W. Plumb, president :; George II. Peek, vice president; J. R.. Brinsmade, secretary and treasurer. The year just past has been prosperous one to this company and the outlook is en- couraging.
 II. D. Hendricks placed on exhibition at the Connecticut State poultry show, recently held in Hartford, some of his famous Golden Sebrights, but no one had the courage to meet him on that line and so he took 10 prizes.
 Miss Maud Kapral of Bridgeport is vis iting Miss Tesse Burkhardt.
 William G. Lee and Wallace Marshall, architects, have formed partnership un- der the firm name of Lee S Marshall. MT Lees reputation as first class archi- tect is well established in this vicinity and Mir Marshall, who for some months has been in Mr Lees office, has acquitted himself with credit. The firm will be d va alua ble acquisition to the community.
 Justice David 5. Clarke came over, last week and held court in the case of State against Cavallaro.
 On the 22d, the Whitlock machine com pany shipped i've of their new style printing presses to various points in the Union.
 James McOsker recently wrote d letter to Mrs George Futile threatening to in- form her husband of gross improprieties on her part and publish matter in the Waterbury Herald derogatory of her character, if she did not send him $l0 by return mail. Instead of sending the $l0, like a sensible woman, she laid the mat ter before her husband. As result, Me Osker was detected in his blackmailing scheme and fined $l5 and costs, the fine being put low probably out of consider ation for his family, who were at the time in poor condition. McOsker had only a slight acquaintance with the Tut tie family and, on being arrested, admit ted that he knew nothing against Mrs Futile, who is believed to be q woman of irreproachable character.
 George H. Ennis of Ansonia, a recent graduate of the Yale law school, is asso- ciated with E. l.. Staples.
 Mrs S- R. Beardsley and family have returned to Summit Place, their new home at South End.
 John Hanley's barn was set on fire and burned, Monday morning. A number of horses were destroyed. 1t is supposed some former employe was the incendi- ary.
 A. l.. Hubbard & Go. display curious shoe in the window of their store. It is made of very stiff leather and has wooden sole. on which is an iron plate. It was made in England and is the prop erty of Mrs Austin Hill.
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It is right and just that the United States should defend her own and woe be to her if she does not. No matter where citizen of this republic may be, whether on Greenland's icy mountains or Indias coral strand the Stars and Stripes should be his guarantee of safe pass port and sure return. If our missiona- ries must be murdered in China, and our tourists in Turkey, and our seamen in Chile unless there is war, let it be fought to the bitter end, until it shall be demon strated that the s'land of the free and the home of the brave' is no meaning less thing, but a mighty power in ga mighty day for the ushering in of the dawn of the universal peace.-[ Rev Ell. Hinman of Boston. -
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WHITE HILLS.

Mir and Mrs Bennett Nichols were guests st Nelson Tomlinson's, Saturday. The sick are improving.
 Henry Buckingham has bought pair of fine steers.
 Miss Alice M. French attended the re ception of Miss Jessie Beecher's dancing class.
 Henry Loveland, wife and son visited Emory Futile, Sunday.
 Misses Alice French and Annie Dimon wiIl close their school, thls week, for q short vacation.
 Ed Futile has trapped several foxes,
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MT and Mrs Wanzer Platt.

Seldom are we called to announce the death and burial of man and wife in one grave, as was witnessed, last Sunday, at the funeral service of MT and Mrs Wan ger Platt. Mrs Paulina Godfrey Platt was born March 24, 1926, and was daugh- ter of Zalmon and Polly Godfrey. She had three brothers and two sisters, Ed ward, William, Austin, Nancy and Eliza, besides half brother and sister, Burr Godfrey and Mrs Mahala Peck; the last three are living She was married to Wanzer Platt, June 6, 1853 and to them were born three children: Amelia F., wife of Edward L. Goodsell, Danbury, who was married September g, 1874. and died December g, 1891, leaving two children, Rollo aged 15 and Nellie aged 9. Sherman w. Platt was born May 2l, 1856, and came to his untimely end by drowning in SanfOrd's pond, Bedding, July 29, 1884, aged 2S. Martha E. Platt was born April 24, 1861, and died of pneumonia, December 31, 1879, IS years of age. Mrs Platt was devoted wife, kind and loving mother and respected neighbor. She was about the house, Sunday, though suffering with the grip and Thursday at II m death was well come release, pneumonia having set in. After his wife's death, MT Platt was talk en with pneumonia and, 36 hours after, at II 45 p m Friday, he was corpse. MT Platt was born in Hopewell district, Newtown, June z, 1915, and was married at the age of 3S, after which he bought the property where he has since lived and where he died. He leaves one brother, Horace Platt, living on the old home stead and sister, Mrs Louisa Blackman of New Haven. Mir Platt followed farm ing through life, owning about 300 acres of land and in war times made money fattening cattle. He was very close in bargains, though promptly paying all he agreed, was very economical in living, his poor wife and family often suffering thereby. He seemingly forgot that 'swe brought nothing into this world and it is certain we can carry nothing out" MI Platt has had fever sore on his leg fol p years, which was at times very pain ful. The double funeral was held al their late residence, ,Sunday.at p m. Rev Mr Delzell officiating. Their bodies were laid side by side in one grave in Newtown cemetery; the bearers were Hiram Bar low, J. ". Penny, J. H. Summers, H. B. Northrop, George R. Parmelee, John B, Goodsell. Prindle & Morris were under takers, using two hearses, one following the other, adding solemnity to the occas-
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29
WESTON.

William Williams has been granted d pension of SIP month, with back pay.
 William E. Smith has recovered from his late illness.
 Eli Mead of Westport visited Cyrus Mead, Sunday.
 Clarence o. Beers. 2d, son of the late Edwin Beers. died on Friday, 3l years old, from the effects of grip and was bur- jed from the Congregational church, Sun day. For the last eight years, he had suffered greatly from paralysis, being un- able to walk during that time. Much sympathy is felt for the brothers and sis ters, this being the third death in the family since October. One of the sisters is now ill with consumption. The pail bearers were Charles Gregory, Walter Rowland, Lloyd Godfrey Rufus K. Fitch.
 Mrs James Sturges has been confined to the house with an attack of grip. Her daughter-in-law, Mrs Wilbur Sturges, is recovering.
 Will Fitch drove to Bethel, Sunday.
 J. s. Godfrey has been under the weather for several days.
 John Gregory has been ill.
 Miss Tiny Hill of Bedding visits her sister, Mrs W. F. Rowland.
 Mrs Robert CoIey of Coleytown is suf- fering with grip.
 Miss Susan Meeker and Mrs F. Fair child has been caring for Mrs and Miss Demmon of Norwalk, who have been very i'll.
 A surprise party at Frank Ferris.s, this week Wednesday,.
 James Smith has dog that has taker up cooning alone. It trees the coon ane barks until some one comes. One night about o'clock, Mrs Smith told the dog that it was good night for eoons. Il went to the window looked out and seem ed to want to go. Mir Smith slet it ou and in short time it parked. Mir SmifI went over on the mountain with his Ian tern and the dog had two coons up two trees. MT Smith hung his lantern on tree, shook one coon off; the dog killec it. He then shook of the other coon ane the dog killed that. It has killed sever in this way, this Winter.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

Two huge plates of iron used on one of the massive hydraulic presses at the Rubber have been shipped to the Farrell foundry at Ansonia to be re-planed. The plates have been in service 20 years or more, showed signs of service and failed to turn out the perfect work on which the company brides itself. The plates are 20 feet long, four feet wide and about seven inches thick, wiegh about nine tons each and required five yokes Of oxen to haul them to the Housatonic station at Newtown. Messrs Beardsley and Post furnished the teams.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29
DIAMOND HILL, BEDDING.

G. O. PIatt, while cutting ties, last week, cut gash in one of his knees.
 Neighborhood prayer meeting at Philo Berry's, last Sunday night.
 No services at the Congregational church, next Sunday, 3lst, on account of the absence of the pastor.
 Elijah Grumman sold his oxen to Beth el parties, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

I saw in the Deep River Era of last week an item announcing the marriage of the Hon W. J. Beecher to Miss Mamie Glover, both of Newtown. 1 consider W. J. Beecher worthy of any of New towns fairest daughters. He is a man of fine ability, an able lawyer, a good counsellor. He will give you his honest opinion. He will not bargain with any person for piece of property to-day and deed the same to another person to-mor- row. He will stand by his word. May the Hon W. J. Beecher and bride live d long, happy and prosperous life. Three cheers for the bride and groom.-[A friend, Winthrop, Conn.
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Chili's Bluster.

Interest in the trouble with Chilli has been brought to climax by the message President Harrison sent to Congress on Monday. The trouble grows out of an assault made On sailors of the United States vessel Baltimore, October Is. They were set upon in the streets of Val paraiso by citizens and police and cruelty beaten, some being killed. To add insult to injury, Matta, one of the Chilian prom inent officials, published a manifesto broadcast to the world, with the sanct- ion of Chili's president and senate ,charg- ing our government with malice or delb- crate lies and asserting that the Balti- more's sailors were merely engaged in a drunken broii. Minister Egan, our rep resentative at the Chilian court, was charged with virulence and aggressive ness. It is an undisputed fact that Min ister Egan was warm friend of Balma- ceda, the dead president who tried to usurp Chili's seat of power in defiance of the people and this it is that has angered the Chilian populace against MT Egan, who has shielded the refugees of the Bal maceda overthrow from the vengeance of their enemies. President Harrison up- holds Minister Egan and says, truly enough, ''If the dignity, as we'll as the prestige and influence, of the United States are not to be wholly sacrificed, we must protect those who in foreign ports display the flag or wear the colors of this government against insult, brutality and death, inflicted in resentment of the acts of their government, and not for any fault of their own" The president has demanded that Chili take back Matta's note and make an apology as public as it's offence. Chilli wants Minister Egan re- called and there is strong public feeling against his course, in the United States, but the president says, ''I could not con- had first been settled whether our cores pondence with Chili could be conducted upon basis of mutual respect. 1 am of the opinion that the demands made of Chili by this government shall be adher- ed to and enforced" If war is to follow, there can be no question of the final is- sue. It is 6O,0OO,00O pitted against spit fire Spanish American population of some 5000, ,000 puffed up with pride at their easy victory over corrupt Peru. Chili is hemmed in between the Andes and Pacif- ic ocean, a narrow strip 25O0 miles long and from 40 to 200 wide. It has an army of g. .000 men and something of navy. In spite of all the buster, there will be no war. Chill will back down when it understands that the United States means business. We are not nation of fight CTS, but wage-earners, though ready enough to buckle on soldier traps if principle is at stake. Ten to one that the traps will not be needed, this time.
 P.S. Chilli has backed down already, withdra wing Matta's offensive circular and her demand for Minister Egan's re- call. She is also willing to submit the Valparaiso affair either to the arbitration of neutral power or to the United States Supreme court. That is fair enough and it proves that it takes some thing more than fiery stripling,s pluck when Uncle Sam begins to roll up his sleeves and talk business.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

Mrs Alonzo Taylor of Bare Hills cele- brated her 8lst birthday, Saturday, 23d, nearly all of her children and grand children being present to add cheer to the anniversary. Mrs Taylor, who is hale and hearty for one of her years, helped cook and serve d substantial din- ner, which all enjoyed. Before separat- ing, the friends presented her with to- kens of affection and departed wishing her many returns of the day.
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STEVENSON.

The recent freeze in the Housatonic has prevented the catching of more ''luxuri- ous fish, and the cores pondent of the BEE will have to buy whale to keep up the ''wit and shrewdness" necessary for such ''frequent publication" The late 'Gil Austin," we'll known character at the Tontine hotel, for many years, ad- vised certain doctor of New Haven, who was always advocating fish diet for the development of the brain, to ''eat d whale." Now, if the Luxurious suck ers'' were not the thing for one 'just over the line," we say, as did our broth CT criminal in New York city, Judge, if 1 have done anything I'm sorry for, I'm glad of it, and we hope that our critic will, like the Irishman's "Youngest son John.'' not "strike us after we are down.
 H. E. Bradley and wife returned. Sat urday, after delightful visit of two weeks at Mir Seagrist's in New fork city.
 w. F. Isbell has filled his ice house from c. E. Giibert's carp pond.
 Oscar Winton is on the mend.
 Nobody very sick in Stevenson just now.
 Kerosene oil at Warner, Taylor < Curtis's that will burn a clear flame to the bottom o
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

John r. Corbett, brother of Principal T. J. Corbett of Sandy Hook schools, has rented the property of the late John Lil- lis in Sandy Hook and has made applica- tion to the commissioners for liquor li- cense. Mir Corbett, who has lived with his mother-in-law, Mrs Heating of South Center, was to move, this week, to his new home opposite the grist mill.
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George Griffin is able to be out again.

The oyster supper at Gloyer's hall, last week Thursday, netted SIS for the new piano, which was tested by Prof c. s. Platt. St. Johns orchestra furnished music, with duets by Misses Mary and Florence Warner, Henry K. and Miss Lucy May Wright and a piano solo by Miss Mary Warner. It was the orches- tra's first public appearance and it was received with enthusiasm. Sandy Hook is showing commendable public spirit in musical culture that other parts of the town might copy with profit.
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Good Looks.

Good looks are more than skin deep, de- pending upon d healthy condition of all the vital organs. Ii the liver be inactive you have bilious look, if your stomach be dis ordered you have adyspeptie look and if your kidneys be affected you have pinched look. Secure good health and you will have good looks Electro Bitters is the great altera- tive and tonic, acts directly on these vital organs Cures pimples, bIotches, boils and gives q good complexion. Sold at E. r. flaw ley,s drug store, soc per bottle.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

T. c. Stroud, whose case was brought before Judge Walsh at Bridgeport, was found guilty and fined to the full extent of the law, $50 and costs, making in all about $40. D. B. Lockwood and W. J. Beecher appeared for Stroud and Judge William B. Glover for the State. An other case is pending, but will probably be settled out of the courts.
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Bncklen's Arnioa Salva.

The best salve in fhe world for cuts,hruises. sores uIcers. salt rbeuni, lever sores, letter, chapped hansls, chillImins, corns md all skin crupfions and positively cures piles.orno pay reuiiireti. 1t IS guaranteed to give perfect sat fsElction. nr money refunded Price 2ac per box For sale by F. F. Hay ley
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

A donation visit is planned at the Con- gregational parsonage, Tuesday evening, February ?; if stormy. the gathering will be Wednesday, 3d. Members of the congregation and other friends of Mr and Mrs Delzell are invited.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

Mrs Irving Goodsell, while helping care for Wanzer Platt's family in their late sickness and death, had a relapse of grip, resulting in pneumonia and is very sick. Mrs Hall helps care for her. Dr Annie Read attends.
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Mrs Sarah Johnson has been sick for some time. :.-.

Eliza, wife of Charles Booth of Oxford, was buried, last week, at Berkshire, Fay Tor & Blake having charge of the funer- al. Mrs Booths maiden name was Miss Eliza Beards1ey.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

Mir and Mrs William Griffin have been very sick with grip, but are better. MT Ready was of great help to them and their little granddaughter came from Danbury until they were better.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

J. Wallace Hoyt is now member of the firm of the Martin & Hoyt Co.,, pub- fishers and general southern agents for and dealers in standard subscription books, 156 East Bay street, Charleston, S C.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

E. NJ. Peck and E. Maurice Botsford have filled their ice houses with and S. inch ice. Landlord Leonard of Dicks hotel filled his from Taunton lake, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

Night Operator E. c. Scriven at Bots- ford is boarding at J. G. Gorham's and Day Operator Miss Frances Donahue boards with A. B. Blakeman.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

D. G. Beers & Go. are making the seat catch which they patented, last year and have received orders from prominent carriage makers.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

One meal d day is too much for a horse, if it lasts from morning until night. When hay is kept constantly before them they eat too much. Feed at regular hours and do Dot give too much. It is better and cheaper to use a few oats and less hay, whether the animals are used for fast or slow work.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

Andrew Borjesson, the Swede who at Worthwhile, August l, 1891, is to be hanged at Litchfield, this week Friday, between 10 and 12 o'clock.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

Dea Charles Frisco is bloating again and fears that the abscess near his heart is forming again, as he is troubled with distressed turns as before.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

A party of Sandy Hook young folks planned festive evening at the Oatman house, Southford, for dance and social good time with Proprietor Reynolds, who guaranteed d good time and fine music.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

E. D. Frisco has sufficiently recovered to return to his work for Griffin Bros, Shelton.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29
STEPNEY.

The Wonan's Christian Temperance Union win hold their monthly meeting, Wednesday afternoon, February 3.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

The BEE Man, with James l.. Barber and Ernest A. Smith of the ZEE office, visited New York, last week, finding es- pecial interest in the Worlds tall build- ing and the mammoth printing estab- lishment of Harper & Brothers.
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Mrs Glover Hawley and her two daugh- ters, Mrs Blakeman and Mrs Lum, and their families are spending the Winter together, in De Land, Fla. Mrs Lum came on from Denver, Col, and joined them there.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

Not content with grinding old rubber shoes and the like, one of the men at the Dutch shop let an iron scoop shovel run into the cracker.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

Barney Kilbride of Berkshire Road has been under the doctors care; also his son John, who has suffered from grip.