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The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Shaw of entertainment, Mrs Arthur Sherwood literary work, Ernest Hill Of correspondence, Aaron Treadwell finance and Mrs William H. Hill of love and mercy. The first business meeting will be held at the house of W. H. Hill, We'd nesday evening, ,20th. The social will be held at the same place and time.
 Russ Roswell, who has been an inmate of the poor houses in Easton and Red- ding for many years, died at the house of Eli Osborne, last week and was bur- fed by the town in the old cemetery near s. B. Gorham's.
 Eli Osborne, who has kept the town poor for three years, turned over his charge to Charles Sanford, last week, who has been hired to board them. There were only two, blind Joe and Mike Kelly.
 The appearance of the town house will be much improved by tearing out the old benches and substituting chairs. Ow ing to the sickness of Charles Beck, the uGW CiiitlDcy ldS uOU USCu and the board of relief was obliged to meet in Joseph Squires's store.
 Charles Sherman of the Bridgeport post office has been sick with measles, but is better.
 H. $. Osborne is executor of the will of the late Thomas Ryan.
 Ed Bradley returned from Florida, one day last week, much to the surprise of his friends. Ed says let those go to Florida who like it. The breezy hills of old Bedding are good enough for him.
 That famous mule of Bradley Jones is again the subject of litigation.
 Dr Hussy of Orange, N. J.. is visiting her friends. Miss J. H. Sanford and Dr A. M. Reid.
 There will be preaching at White heads hall, Sundny night.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15
BRIDGEPORT.

P. T. BARNUM's FUNERAL DIRECTIONS.
 Apropos of the Farmers story about dummy being buried in F. T. Barnum's coffin is this quotation from an interview that BEE reporter had with MT Bar mum only few days before his death: "Well," says Mir Barnum, "Many nights have l gone to sleep not expecting that should awake in the morning and, during that time, have had plenty of time to think of many things and death. Also to make arrangements for my funeral, which will be strictly after the English custom. Only nearest relatives will be permitted to see the remains, ,after which the casket will be closed. Rev l.. r. Fisher, pastor, assisted by Rev Dr Collyer, will hold brief services at the Universalist church, the burial to be at the convenience of the family.' He said that the old heathen- ish way of admitting every one, high and low, clean and dirty, to rush in and see the corpse is absurd; that the public should remember the deceased as he look ed at his best and not stand over the cas- ket and make remarks about black streak on the side of his nose, a discolOr- ed spot near the ear or the expression of his face; that, if there was a crematory in the neighborhood, he would prefer 70 be cremated, his wife would also.
 Lorenzo Hall, who died at Akron, O., 9th, s1 years of age, was buried at Noun tain Grove. Thursday.
 Mary, infant daughter of John Curtis, who died, Saturday, 9th. eight months old, was buried at Redding.
 Katie, wife of Fred Somers, ,the painter. died at their home, lS3 John street, on the sth, 43 years old. Burial at Provi- dence, Sunday.
 Charles Ruggles has bought the cloth- ing business of Hurley < Co.,, 493 Main street.
 Samuel ". Hodges, who died on the Sth at I5l Warren street, Y years old, leaves a son and daughter. John T. Provost, who died of pneumonia at SIS Broad street, the same day, 80 years old, was one of Black Rocks pioneers, where he formerly had carriage shop.
 Stephen Hawley became overcome while shoveling snow and died before doctor could reach him. on the 7th. Fun aral from 5p Park avenue, Saturday.
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BEDDING.

c. J. Sanford and Miss Sarah visited friends in Ridgefield, last week.
 c. Reynolds is in Westport for the Win. ter.
 Mrs J. $. Sanford, while in Danbury for visit, was suddenly called home, her husband being taken with a severe attack of grip. He is attended by Dr Anna Reid.
 At Christmas, Miss Lottie Barnum was presented with a handsome watch and chain.
 Mrs J. c. Read and Miss Bessie spent some of the holidays at Leoni farm, Mrs M. Lyons.
 Miss E. and L. Rumsey have returned from New Haven.
 Mrs c. W. Kelly spent the holidays with friends in New Jersey.
 Orrin Ridge has sold his place in West Bedding and moved back to Bethel with his father.
 Dr Moses H. Wakeman, one of the most widely and we'll known physicians in this part of Fairfield county, died at Bedding, Wednesday evening, 9th, after an illness of only few days. Owing to feeble health, occasioned by long and arduous practice aud exposure incident to the life of country physician, he has been, for the past two years, obliged to have an assistant in the person of his son-in-law, pr Ernest Smith, young doctor already giving promise of success in his profession. Dr Wakeman was born in Greenfield Hill, town of Fairfield, 1928. He was son of Silas Wakeman, we'll known farmer of that town, who died only few years ago. He worked on the farm in his younger days, went to East on Academy for awhile, then took course in the Yale medical school and finished his medical education with his uncle, Dr Wheeler of Paterson, who is still living and practising. When Dr Charles Gorham became superannuated, he installed Dr Wakeman as his assist ant and he came into his full practice at Dr Gorham's death in 1861. He married, in 1864, Miss Harriet Collins, who sur wives him. He leaves two daughters, Mrs Ernest Smith and Miss Hattie. His only son died in infancy, which was a hard blow to the bereaved father. The funeral services took place at his late residence on Saturday at p m. His pastor, Rev D. Taylor, assisted by Rev W.J. Jennings, ,officiated. In accordance with the wishes of the family, the serv- ices consisted only of the simple and beautiful ritual of the M. E. church. He was buried In the Hull cemetery. The bearers were Aaron Treadwell, w. H. Hill, H. s. Osborne and William E. Duncomb.
 There was an error in last week $ BEE in relation to the commencement of Dr illness. He was attacked while milking, but managed to walk to the house, where he was met by his wife. She assisted him to chair, where he re- mained till the hour for retiring.
 Sunday night, after short service, branch of the Epworth League was or ganized at the Methodist church. J.N. Nickerson was chosen president and the six vice presidents: E. P. Shaw for the of religious work, Mrs H. s.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15
TRUMBULL.

Henry Burton and Levi Downs have painted for John Summers and William Plumb at White Plains and done work for Abraham Klein near Tashua hill.
 At the Sunday morning service at the Congregational church, Rev w. F. White reviewed the history and work of the church during the year 1891. AS many
 were detained at home by sickness and the weather, the following brief report is given: Six members have died: Bird. sey B. Plumb, Charles N. Fairchild, Florence L. Merwin, George Cramer, Samuel G. Beardsley, Mrs Leila Booth. Two have been dismissed by letter. Five have joined the church by letter and three on profession. Four children have been baptized and one adult. The Sum- day school numbers Al scholars, gain of 28. The treasurer has received $76 SS. A new library has been purchased and catalogued. The Y. P. s. c. E.organized late in go has grown slowly. Two aux diaries have been organized and one Jun for society. The total membership of these societies is 10S, growth of IS. The home society has contributed SPA to mis- sions. The ladies missionary society has raised $30 for home missions and $55 for foreign work. The total charities of the church for the year amount to $249, a gain of $69 on the previous year. The seats have been made free and the week. lrf 0f hoo been adopted.
 The secretary reported as follows :The number of pledge cards sent out was 300; number of pledges received, 172 ;the amount pledged for the year beginning October l, 1891, is $1190 60. Besides this, a few have expressed their wish to con- tribute as they have done in the past. There has been received during the quarter, $294. Only fl have paid the full amounts pledged for the quarter. The church year began October l and the pledges are supposed to begin at that date. A few have made a mistake and have given for II months instead of 12.
 These will please notify the secretary and he will make the correction. The secretary will send, at the end of every quarter, a statement to every contribu- tor who has not paid the full amount of his pledge for the qnarter, that correc- tions may be made,if any.
 These are not intended to throw dis credit on the persons receiving them, as careful reflection would show. The suc- cess of this system demands watchful- ness in parish whose members are so
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HOUSATONIC R. R.
 MAIN LINE
January 3. 1892.


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 LONG HILL, North *7 1910 40 a m.2 40 5 35. s 49, 10 10* pm; Sunday 7 54 ? 50 5 9. ' 42* p m Sunday milk, 43 p III.
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 BEDDING. North 13. 10 O6 a m. 01 15. 21. II 14* p m. South 6 AS. 20 II 59 a m. 3 29. h p. *6 56 p n.
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widely scattered. These pledges ara vols untary and may be withdrawn at any time by notifying the secretary.
 If all are faithful, the church will end it's financial year without indebtedness. This is very desirable, to make such inn provements as are needed. During the year, the church has received from the estate of Mrs Birdsey Plumb $500. The pastor thanked his people for their in- creased attendance during the year and for their many personal kindnesses and helpfulness. He spoke encouragingly of the future, but urged upon the residents of Trumbull the need of doing all in their power to make Trumbull a thrifty vil- lage.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15
GEORGETOWN.

Miss Mamie McGlynn of Ridgefield has been with her sister, Mrs J. Walsh.
 George B. Mills and children of South port have visited Burr Mills; Miss Lena Beers of Norwalk, Miss Ella Mills.
 The |. P. $. s. met at Mrs 4. Stom- mel's.
 Miss Emma Hurlbutt of Stamford was home, over Sunday.
 Mrs w. R. Fryer and Miss Laura Bat terson spent part of the week in New Iork.
 Arthur Herdman of New York has yis- tied in the place.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15
GREENS FARMS.

The Congregational church has chosen these officers:
 Clerk, E. J. Taylor.
 Treasurer, s. B. Sherwood.
 Deacon for three years, W. J. Jen- nings.
 Sunday school superintendent, J. Frank Elwood.
 Assistant, s. B. Sherwood.
 Secretary, Henry A. Jennings.
 Treasurer, Miss Bessie R. Taylor.
 Librarian, E. J. Taylor.
 Assistant, G. B. Whitehead.
 Society's committee, George P. Jen- nings, s. B. Sherwood, l.. P. Wakeman.
 Society treasurer, E. c. Elwood.
 The creamery has declared per cent. dividend and elected these directors |: John H. Jennings, Lloyd Nash, John H. Sherwood, ,Silas B. Sherwood, William H. Burr, Henry c. Birge, N. B. Hill, C.. T. Gregory, Daniel B. Bradley.
 Rev H. Davies, in referring to certain charges made against him in the news papers and to certain resolutions intro duced into the society's annual meeting, last week Tuesday, spoke at length on the course to be pursued if congrega- tion wished to depose a minister. He an nounced his intention to stay so long as he was being useful to the parish.
 The organ recital, last week, was a success socialIyia and financially. Favor ed with fine weather, a large number were present. J Prof Gibson rendered some beautiful music in an artistic man. ner; especially to be mentioned was the of the well known hymn of Ewing, "Jerusalem the Golden.'' Miss Curtiss of Stratford also acquitted her. self well in the two songs which she sang. The quartet, though suffering from insufficient practice, rendered their pieces very satisfactorily.
 Charlie Wskeman, son of Edward is very sick with heart trouble and pneumonia. Mrs Utter attends him as nurse.
 At a business meeting of the Y. P. s. 2. E., Monday evening, it was resolved 'o hold the prayer meeting on Sunday evening, for the coming month, as trial. If the attendance be larger than on Mon- lay evening, it will be continued to be held on Sunday.
 Suppose 8 man who earns $20 a week, and pays $7 for board, goes to a free hospital F saf fnd much would he save if he paid S6 for Cactus Blood Cure, and cured himself at home, and ,nIy lost 6 weeks? s. c. Bull, the drug ,ist, can tell you all about it.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15
 HEwTowH, FRIpAY, JANUARY ls, 1893.

ohl for an hour in that dear placel Oh for the peace of that dear timel Oh for that childish trust sublime! ohi for glimpse of mothers facet Yet, as the shadows round me creep, do not seem to be alone Sweet magic of that treble tone And "Now lay me down to sleep"
 Eugene Field in Chicago News.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15
EASTON.

The annual meeting of the Congrega- tional society of Easton will be held at the church, Saturday, January Is, at , p m. A full attendance is requested.
 Cards are out for the marriage of Miss Lottie A., daughter of George F. Par rack, to Benjamin w. Burr of Green 20th.
 Mrs Fanny Reynolds has returned home after s.ending several months with her daughter in Danbury.
 John Weir has recently brought a bride to his home in Charles Gilbert's house.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15
Guaranteed Cure.

We authorize our advertised druggist to sell Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumpt- ion, coughs and colds, upon this condition. If you are afflicted with 8 cough, cold or any lung, throat or chest trouble, and will use this remedy as directed, giving it 8 fair trial, and experience no benefit, you may return the bottle and have your money refunded. We could not make this offer did we not know that Dr Kings New Discovery could be relied on- It never disappoints. Trial bot ties free at E. F. Hawley's drug store. Large size 50c. and $I.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15
LONG HILL.

George Hadley is about again after an attack of grip.
 Miss Hattie Hitchcock is guest of Miss Jennie Shelton.
 William Eastwood boards with Mrs Harvey Hurd, who is at present sick with grip.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Joy and distress, delight and pain,
 Come surging OCT my heart again;
 Back through the moments bright and drear live again the vanished year.
 One fieeting year,-and yet dread
 To name the gliets-to count the dead; On joys alone my thoughts would dwell Thy joys are past-Old Year, farewelll
 Il Laurana Sheldon.
 Have you ever met humble men and women who read little, who knew lit tie, yet who had certain fascination as of fineness lurking about them? Know them and you will be apt to find them persons who have put so much thought and honesty and conscientious trying in- their common work-it may be sweeping rooms or blaming boards or painting walls--have put their ideas so long, so constantly,s so lovingly, into that common work of theirs, that finally these quali- ties have come to permeate not their fine-fibred through and through; even if, on the outside, rough bark still may cling. Without being schooled, they instinctively detect a sham; without haunting the drawing rooms, they have manner of quiet grace and graciousness :; without the singing lessons, their tones are apt to be gentle; without knowing anything about Art, so called, they know and love the best in one thing,are artists in their own little speciality of work and that has tended to make them artists in their life. They make good company, these men and women-why? Because, not having been able to realize their Ideals, they have idealized their Real and thus in the depths of their nature have won true ''culture."- w. c. Gannett.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

"A perfect success" is what dealers say about Salvation Oil, the great pain cure. 25 cents.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15
NEW YORK < NEW ENGLAND R. R.
November Is. 1891.

NOStniIFf Io, IoJI- HAWIEYVILLE-Ea 20. $ o5 d m l2 02 9 p m. West 5 n, 09 m. VIEWPOINT s i2 m. f. a5 p m. West fS fl q m f6 0i p ID. SANDY HOOK-East 8 r a m I2 l2 3I pm. West 8 3S m, 3 45. 5 56 ID. SOUTHBURY-East ? a III. 12 %, 747 P T, West s 27 ID. 35. AS D m.
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sHEPAUG R R.
November 5, 1891.

r m. Sunday. s 30 n Arrive 50 a Tn. 8, m. Sunday 4 50 p m S!IEPAUG-Nortb *S 25. s m. *5 37 D III. S,.ntiay *S 43 m. South *S aS g m: F3 B. n Ssudav *d 2e p m
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-15

Suppose g man who earns S20 a week, and pays $7 for board, goes to a free hospital F weeks on account ot an ulcerated leg, how much would he save if he paid S6 tor Cactus Blood Cure, and cured himself at home, and only lost 6 weeks? ss s. c. Bull, the drug gist, can tell you all about it.
The Green Forest tribune., 1892-04-28
Woodruff Acquitted.

After forty-two hours of de-
liberation the jury on the Wood
ruff embezzlement case rendered a
verdict of mot guilty" on Monday
OF last week. The people who
know The evidence in the case are
surprised and dlsgusted at such a ver-
diet. Woodruff himself lifted his
eyes in surprise when the verdict
was read by the clerk.
The Arkansas Democrat says
editorialIy: eve, the jury, find the
defendant not guilty." was the YER
diet OF the jury in the Woodruff
case, brought in at five minutes to
II O'clock this morning; not
guilty of embezzIing the funds of
the state; not guilty of converting
to his own use, and that of his
friends, more than 100000 of pub
lie money. Thus ends the case, but
who believes this ury rendered a
verdict in accordance with the
facts in the case? Who believes
that William e. Woodruff is inno-
cent OF the charge made against
him? Who that has read the testi-
mony in the case does not believe
that he converted to his own use
thousands of dollars of the money
collected from the taxpayers of
Arkansas? Perhaps it is true, as he
claims that he did what ninty-nine
men out Of a hundred similarly sit
uated would have done. Perhaps
the pressure from the outside was
so great that large majorityot men
would have yielded. But this does
notalte1' the facts in the case. 1t does
not make the conversion of public
money less a crime. The verdict
is an outrage upon justice and COM
mon honesty. This the Democrat
feels constrained to say, with no
personal feeling in the ease, but in
the interest of truth and right and
common honesty"
The Green Forest tribune., 1892-04-28
Dropped Dead.
Thomas Erwin of Long Creek Township
Dies Sunday Morning OF Heart
Trouble.

The sad news reached here Sus-
day morning that "Uncle Tom" L
win of Long Greek township hat
died about 7 o'clock of what was
supposed to be heart trouble
Mr.. Erwin was seemingly III
usually well Saturday and rose early
Sunday morning, seeing after the
business about the place in his 10.
val and good natured way. H
was standing on his porch talking
and joking some of the boys When
he suddenly fell to the floor, death
being almost instantaneous. His
wife had went visiting Saturday
night three miles from home, and
was not present when he died.
Mr.. Erwin was mason and a
consistent member of the Methodist
church. He was an old comrade G
of the Senior of this paper and was
one of Garroll county's best citi-
Zens.
The Green Forest tribune., 1892-04-28
The Experiment a Sue
cess.

A new invention in submarine
boats has been made that WILL if as
successful as the model in the ex-
pertinent, completely revolutionize
the navy of all countries. The ex-
perimental boat is thus desrcibed
by the Salt Lake Tribune: "The
nameless submarine boat which was
built at Detroit, NJ Michi gan, the past
winter, was on Saturday last given
thorough trial under water and
proved to be success in every par
ticular. With crew of three on
board, the boat was submerged, go
ing down gradually and under per
feet control Of the pilot. Under
water the boat was able to attain
speed of over ten miles an hour,
turn around, rise or sink with the
greatest OF ease. In sinking or ris-
ing the boat maintained u horizon.
tal position. q matter OF great I'M
portance in submarine boat. The
boat is equipped to run with steam
power while on the surface but un-
derneath the water he motive force
comes from a powerful electrical
storage battery the cells beil. &
Pcharged with the same engine that
runs the boat on the surface The
present boat was built only as an ex-
pertinent. 1t is cigar-shaped, with
pointed ends and compressed sides,
being thirty feet long fourteen feet
deep and nine teet beam. It's in
ventor is George G, Baker OF Chi
cago."
The Green Forest tribune., 1892-04-28
AGreat House Warming.
Memphis VIII Celebrate her Bridge
Opening in Grand Style.

Memphis has put her best foot
forward for a great house warming
on the 18th of May, to which she
invites every body far and near
The occasion will be the formal
opening Of the new 81, 900, ,0O0
Railroad and Passenger Bridge to
public traffic. The bridge is not on
!y a triumph OF engineering skill,
but will prove wonderfully econ
omical, quick and safe method OF
transportation from the W estern
and Southw estern markets, across
the Mississippi River to the Eastern
markets and seabords, and, vice ver-
sa, from Eastern seaooard and mar
ket, to the consumers West and
Southwest.
A remarkable fact is that this
bridge is piched at the exact point
where in May, 1541 Fernando De-
Soto, with his band of fearless fol-
lowers pushing westward first
sighted the Father Of Water and set
up a sort of military post. The ex-
cavations for the immense abut-
ments on the Eastern banks, at
Chisca Mound, have disclosed a
number OF rude warlil1e impliments
used by these Spaniards. Memphis
has been trying for thirty years to
secure the building of this bridge,
but what with the opposition of Riv-
er Transportation Companies and
persons more or less selfshly inter
ested in the enterprise as "a specula-
ton, it was delayed for a quarter of
century; bat now the magnificent
steel and stone structure is practi
cally completedand will be ready
for traffic before the day set for the
celebration.
Memphis proposes to do the hon
ors of that occasion in style of
which every Southern citizen will
be proud. A program which will
involve the expenditure of $4,000,
subscribed by the people Of Mem
phis, has been arranged for the en-
tertainment OF visitors. The rail
roads will offer very low rate for
the round trip and the doors Of the
city will swing wide for royal
welcome to all who visit the cele-
bration.