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The Newtown bee., 1892-02-05

Mrs Isaac B. Nichols, for the past two weeks, has been very sick with grip.
 H. B. Burr has been quite sick for week with severe cold.
 Mrs Charles B. Meeker and little daughter of Cross Highway and her sis ter, Miss Nellie Wakeman of Saugatuck, have been with their uncle, H. B. Burr.
 The neighbors are glad to see Mrs George E. Lover occasionally riding out with her new horse and buggy.-s.-.---.----
 Georgie Meeker, who has been sick, is better.
 Mrs P. Helion has been sick with rheumatism of the heart.
 A swollen cheek, due to trou blesome teeth, annoyed c. w. Wilson, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1892-02-05
WESTON.

Miss Annie Lockwood has been in Will ton; George Phillips in Norwalk Mrs c. Gregory of Cranberry Plains with her mother, Mrs Carrie Budd; Frank Fitch with his sister; Sam and Henry Fancher in Danbury.
 Ladies' aid society with Mrs Frederick Banks, 10th.
 Rev M. F. Favor was able to preach, Sunday; his wife is improving slowly.
 Mrs N. Crossman and Mrs 4. Randle are about the same; not able to sit up.
 Miss Hattie Wyman gave a birthday party, Saturday evening. Miss Wyman received a number of nice presents.
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 premature graves, or to the mad house.
 But, again, man has spiritual, as well as physical, nature, that must be developed and cared for, if he would att tain to perfect manhood. Therefore, for the cultivating of this spiritual and di. vine side of his being, he must have some definite time. The conclu- sions of an infidel lawyer, who be- gan careful study of the Ten Com mandments. Of the fourth, he reasoned thus: If there is a God Gas there surely is, for this universe is no work of chance), then, it is right that He should be worshipped by His intelligent crea- lures and, if He is to be worshipped, then there ought to be definite time set apart for His worship and one day in seven, certainly, cannot be too much to give to Him who gives us the six, with all other good things.
 But, again, on mans side, we may see the beneficence of the Creator in giving to His rational creatures Sabbath each week; not only as means to rest mind and body, but also as means to lift his mind and thoughts above the things of time and sense, that so he might contem- vine birthright and be brought to know himself. As saith the proverb, "He that walketh with wise men shall be wise.' Thus the Sabbath comes for man, with it's pure, holy and spiritual influences, as sociating him and his thoughts in com munion with His maker and with divine and eternal things, which must have tht effect to ennoble and purify the course O his life; filling him with better senti ments and higher aspirations, lifting III his soul and separating him more ant more from the mere animal or brute.
 Not only will this true observance o the Sabbath thus serve to elevate man spiritual nature, but it also quickens, in vigorates, helps ennoble his mental anC physical powers. This is not theory but may be readily seen by contrasting our land with those places where the, know no Sabbath in this spiritual sense Thus we may readily understand how tn Sabbath becomes one of mans chiefes blessings, by meeting the wants of an' aiding the development of his entire be ing, physically, mentally, morally am spiritually, as for this life, and for tha to come.
 Our Lord said most truly, "Ihe Sah bath was made for man. That is, was one of the special gifts of his All wise Creator, who foresaw his man needs and knew how best to meet theI and so made the Sabbath for him. A J. r.
The Newtown bee., 1892-02-05
BRIDGEPORT.

Saturday evening, Manager Bunnell will present, for the second time this sea- son, s'The Limited Mai1,'' railroad drama of great importance. No play has ever been presented in this city that car ries the vast amount of special scenery that this company does and, for that reason, Manager Bunnell will have no matinee performance, preferring to have a perfect representation in the evening. . Wednesday evening, ''The Boy Tramp" will be presented by a company of capa- ble people. Special scenery will be used in the production and a fine entertain ment will be the result. Thursday even- ing, "A Barrel of Money will hold the boards. It is worth some of your barrel of money to witness this performance, mo matter if it is the last soc. in the barrel. The press club sale of seats will open at the box office, February 12.
 James Baker came here from England six years ago. He secured employment as a shipping clerk for the Bridgeport steamboat company. He was a promi- nent member of the Bridgeport Harmon ic society when it was in the zenith of it's career under the directorship of Theo- dore Leavenworth. The professor. once sang in St Paul's Episcopal church and has been heard in many public concerts during the past few years. He was a good comic singer. Later: the professor became member of Trinity Episcopal church choir and instructed the boy choir of that church with success. He has moved in good society, but lived be- yond his means.-T Post.
 Architect A. H. Beers has made plans for $60O0 four-family house on Seaview for a six-room $2500 house on Laurel avenue for Warren H. Lamson.
 A. w. Burritt & Go. have the carpenter contract for the alterations in Radcliffe Hicks's building, corner Cannon and Broad streets and John Rutherford will do the mason work.-[Record.
 A team of horses which King Carter, a colored man, was driving before wag- on loaded with ice for the St. Mare was struck by Consolidated train at the Burr road, Monday, killing one horse and mangling the other. Landlord G. A. Wells valued the pair at $500.
 James Baker, the old leader of Trinity church, has left town with his family and the Hartford firm for whom he has been selling pianos and other creditors would like to hear from him.
 Bishop Williams confirmed a class ot 17 at Christ church, Sunday, preaching one of his interesting sermons. Rev Sidney Partridge, for 10 years mission ary in China, told of his labors among the Celestials in the afternoon.
 Died, 1st, Frederick Morgan. 25; An. nie, wife of Dr T. F. Martin, aged 30.
 The First M. E. church want Rev Dl Clark as pastor for another year.
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NICHOLS.

After many years of feebleness and suffering, Isaac Smith, former resident of this village, died at his home in Strat- ford, January 3l, to which place he re- moved nearly four years ago, to his brothers home. He was 79 years of age. Funeral was held from his late residence on White street, Stratford, Tuesday, Feb ruary }; increment at Nichols. His remains were laid at rest with Masonic honors, St. Johns lodge, No. 8, F. and A. M., attending ill a body, also q dele gation of officers and brethren from Washington lodge, No. 19, of which the deceased was member. Mrs Smith sur wives him.
 Amos Rowbottom, who recently sold his place, is to occupy David Nichols's house, now occupied by William Cooper.
 The funeral of Burr Jelliffe, an old res- ident, who lived with his son-in-law, Mir Allibone (since moved away), was held in Bridgeport and the remains brought here for burial, Tuesday afternoon. Rarely, if ever, has such an event ever before taken place in our little cemetery, the burial of two persons at almost the same hour, the friends of one departing as the other arrived.
 Miss Jane Nichols, who has been with her sister, Mrs Beers of Bridgeport, suf- fering with severe attack of grip, has returned home, but is not yet we'll and strong.
 Charles B. Curtiss, who has been here for visit, will return to his home at Dixon, Illinois, this week.
 Little Mildred Grumman of Shelton is visiting her grandmother, Mrs Schmid- len.
 Edward Bennett is able to be around once more.
 Horace P. Nichole and George Murr are on the sick list.
 Mrs Sidney w. Nichols is visiting friends in Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1892-02-05
PLATTsVILLE.

A company of nearly 20 people listened to very interesting and instructive lec- ture on the truth of being given by Dr Hopkins of New Haven, in the parlor of Mrs c. H. Bright, on Monday. Dr Hop kins lectures in Bridgeport, Sunday eyen- ings and has formed the second class for the study of the science. He ir very suc- cessful as healer and teacher.
 Miss Allie Seeley has been with her cousins, Mir and Mrs A. s. Beach.
 George Gregory has been filling c. H. Bright's ice house.
 Mir and Mrs Eli Godfrey came home from Brooklyn, Sunday, to see his moth CT in answer to a telegram sent them in the morning.
 s. B. Beach acts as administrator on E. w. Seeley's estate.
The Newtown bee., 1892-02-05
FAIRFIELD.

The new automatic lights have been placed in the old, as we'll as new station and work to a charm.
 Church Work will make it's monthly appearance again, next Sunday.
 A permanent board fence takes the place of the temporary one at the cross ing near the depot. The overhead bridge is now completed, with new iron lattice work fence to guard the foot bridge and new top rails on the stairs landings half way up make easy access to the bridge.
The Newtown bee., 1892-02-05
EASTON.

Rev MT Johnson preached at the Bap- tist church, Sunday.
 Mrs John Rowland is with her grand daughter, Mrs John Candee.
 Miss E. A. Lewis resumed her school, Monday; she is gaining slowly from her accident.
 F. Abbott has sprained both his an- kles.
 Mrs Levi French is among the sick. Henry K. Wheeler's tenants have left his house. --s,.-....- -... --. B. McKenna and John Moore are re- covering slowly from pneumonia.
 s. R. Wells has bought cattle of Am prose Marsh, George Gregory and Nell son Smith.
 Mrs Levi Hall is caring for the sick at Irving Goodsell's, Newtown.
 Miss A. Perry of Weston was recent
 
 Miss Maud E. Bowdy spent Sunday at her home in Danbury, to be present at the dedicatory services of the new Dis ciples' church.
 Wakeman B. Bradley and Fred Prevo started for Canada, Monday, to bring back horses.
 Mrs George Bassett has returned from her visit in Bridgeport.
 Rev J. H. Johnson of Bridgeport, who delivered an excellent sermon in the Bap tist church, Sunday, on ''Christ's Par ables" will preach again, next Sunday al l 15 m. Come out and hear him.
 c. Burr Tucker and George J. Banks are doing jury duty in the civil Superior court at Bridgeport.
 Henry Wakeman is prostrated witt grip.
 Additional presents at the Burr-Par rack wedding: Pair Dutch blankets, MT Benjamin Andrews, South Norwalk pair Dutch blankets, counterpane, tw' damask linen table cloths, two sets o napkins, MT and Mrs J. H. Thomas, Bos ton,
The Newtown bee., 1892-02-05
GREENS FARMS.

Last weeks BEE stated that an engage ment between me and Miss A. B. Burr had been broken. have not been into Miss Burr house but twice in two years. Whoever put that in the BEE had better find out the particulars before they have it published. .-l Allen Jennings.
 Carpenters are remodelling the west bound depot and it is rumored that when the new depot is moved back in the Spring, garden of flowers will surround it.
The Newtown bee., 1892-02-05
GOOD HILL-BRADLEYVILLE

A new stove has been placed in the school house by the committee, William A. Bedient.
 A German family from Wilton has moved into the Bailwitz place.
 Mrs E. Fitch has been with her daugh- ter, Mrs Gregory, at Cranberry Plain.
 Saturday night, while Mrs F. Fairchild was in Norwalk caring for sick relatives, some cowardly sneak stole four of her best chickens.
The Newtown bee., 1892-02-05
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming so well known and so popular as to need no special mention. All who have used Electric Bitters sing the same song of praise. purer medicine does not exist and it is guaranteed to do all that is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all dis eases of the liver and kidneys, will remove pmples, boils salt rheum and other affect ions caused by impure blood. Will drive malaria from the system and prevent as well as cure all malarial levers. For cure ot head ache, constipation and indigestion try Elec- tric Bitters. Entire satisfaction guaranteed, money refunded. Price soc. and $l per bottle at E. F. Hawley's drug store.
The Newtown bee., 1892-02-05
TRUMBULL.

Rev N. T. Merwin of Poquonock has received recently box of very choice fruit as surprise gift from Frederick $. Sterling of Trumbull. It is quite pleas ant to know he still has place in the memory of his former friends.
The Newtown bee., 1892-02-05
WESTPORT.

The Fairfield county clerical associat- ion met at Christ church, Monday. Rev MT Linsley, Newtown; Rev MT Colds borough, Monroe; Rev MT Hamilton, Lyons Plain; Rev MT Coley. Weston, were among those present.
The Newtown bee., 1892-02-05

The day is done and, in their cozy nest, The rosy darlings lie in perfect rest, Their shining tresses softly straying OCT Those dimpled cheeks that we may kiss once
 more Before we go; but let the kiss be light:
 Good night, sweet slumberers,
 Good night, good night!
The Newtown bee., 1892-02-05
Bnild 6 little fence of trust

Build little fence of trust
 Around to-day; Fill the space with loving work, And therein stay. Look not through the sheltering bars Upon tomorrow God will help thee bear what comes, Of joy or sorrow .-- Mrs M. F. Butts.
The Newtown bee., 1892-02-05
STEPNEY.

Blanche, davghter of c. E. Purdy, is pursuing musical education on an in- strument her father has bought for her.
The Newtown bee., 1892-02-05
GREENFIELD HILL.

Gods in His heaven
 All's right with the world.--G Browning.
The Newtown bee., 1892-02-05

Importanti Salvation Oil the greatest cure on earth for pain, is only twenty five cents.
The Newtown bee., 1892-02-05
HEwTowN, FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 5, 1892.

Help me to need no aid from men, That may help such men as need.
 -(Rudyard Kipling.
The Newtown bee., 1892-02-05

even Lue slInpleSI DusIueSS uldbLeTS, un
 able to grasp the meaning of ordinary
 words; on account of physical weakness without strength to enunciate more than now and then disconnected word and that audible only after great effort; with out the ability of making her lawyer or attendants comprehend what appears from the evidence to have been her de- sire as to at least one of the changes to be effected by her codicil, the testatrix presents picture of mental incapacity which even the most liberal views could hardly embrace and, if they did, they would be unlikely to lead to justice and safety.
 In considering this matter, have been inclined to give great weight to the testi- mony of Mir Hollister, who drew the pa- per under consideration, man trained in the profession of the law and of high character and reputation, yet am. from all the evidence presented as to Mrs Perry's precise mental and physical con- dition at this time, considered in connec- ton with MT Hollister's own testimony, convinced that the conclusion reached by him in the single interview which he had with her in those IS years or more was mistaken one and different from that which he would probably have reached If he had been more fully ac- quainted with the full facts of her con dition.
 cannot find that it has been satisfac- tori1y made to appear that on December I, 1891, at the time of the execution of the paper offered as codicil to her will, Henrietta Perry was possessed of sound and dIsposing mind and memory.
The Irish standard., 1892-03-12

The inaugural address Of Mayor
D'Autremont, delivered before the COM
mon council Of Duluth Tuesday evening,
was clear and concis, and leaves no
doubt in the minds of the people of that
city as to what sort of government they
are to have under the new order of things.
The address was fraught with good COM
mon sense and close analyzation Of the
same furnishes sufficient proof that the
Mayor has clearly in mind the interests
Of all the people of Duluth at heart and
not that OF any one particular element.
That city is not destined to 60 to the
dogs, as predicted by fanatics there dur
ing the municipal campaign. in the event
of D'Autremonts election to the con-
trary clean and wholesome govern
ment, by far surprising it's predecessor,
is in store for the Zenith City.
The Irish standard., 1892-03-12

The Iowa legislature practically wiped
out Of existence it's stringent prohibition
laws last Tuesday. The senate, by vote
of 81 to %, adopted the Catch bill, which
allows county option, each community
being given the right to settle the liquor
question for itself, by elections to take
place not oftener than every five years.
Three Republican senator's sided with
the Democrats in passing the bill. There
is little doubt that the measure will re-
ceive the approval of Gov. Boies and be-
come statute. The question at issue is
where rested the political responsibility
for the bill. The announcement of the
vote was received quietly but with signs
of relief by the big audience present.
And now Iowa is destined to have an era
Of peace and good will for q few years, at
least, something it will undoubtedly
enjoy. 38s53sS
The Irish standard., 1892-03-12

Dr.. McG1YNN in an interview said:
when was ordered to go to Rome some
years ago, the order was coupled with an
order to make written extraction of the
political and economic doctrines which I
had preached. In word, my case had
been prejudiced. The United States is a
missionary country, and is therefore con-
trolled by the propaganda. Cardinal
Simeoni, the project of the propaganda,
was prejudiced against me-. He died a
few weeks ago and Cardinal Ledochowski
was appointed in his place. Archbishop
ireland, of St. Paul, reached Rome few
days ago, and I expect soon to be invited
to conference in Rome. I have every
reason to hope that will be restored to
the ministry without retracting the po-
itical and economic teachings which I
have preached and still preach"
The Irish standard., 1892-03-12
A NEW and unexpected chapter in tn

A NEW and unexpected chapter in the
history of the Hennessy assassination and
the lynching of the italians that followed
at New Orleans has come to the surface.
A suit was filed in the United States
court against the city of New Orleans
this week by the families of the Italians
who were never naturalized for damages
The claims vary from $4,000 to $4,000
and the total amounts to between $780,
600 and 5000, 600. Not one of the families
of those who were naturalized is included
in the claim. It is a claim against the
city Judge Sambola, one of the best
known citizens in the state, is bringing
the suit. 1t is brought to prevent pro-
scription, and the heirs of the mobbed
Italians have claim against the govern
ment already, but it is said that it will
be worthless unless suit is brought
against the city within one year after the
occurrence. The year has almost ex-
pired and thus the suit.
The Irish standard., 1892-03-12
DISMAY AMONG TORIES.

The total rout of the Tories at the
county council elections in London, last
Saturday, has cast dismay broadcast
among the Tory hosts throughout the
United Kingdom. There is no explana-
ton of the event except the fact that the
English people are, by an overwhelming
majority, opposed to the conservative
methods of administering governmental
affairs. The Progressiveists, as the tri-
umphant party is aptly called, have
adopted the advanced modern ideas of
the day, and by united and spirited
move have left the hide bound, old fogy
Tory relic, mounted in the tone horse
shay of antiquity, far behind, riding in
the dust of the successful party.
That success was not mere ftful cir
cumstance The Tories were thoroughly
aroused. Their defeat Of three years
ago, which they attributed to Indifference
upon their part, had enkindled deter
mination among them to achieve q VIC
tory this time, and every means known
to experienced political manipulators,
with unlimited financial resources under
The Irish standard., 1892-03-12

AN Irish literary society has been
formed in London aud Sir c. Gavan
Duffy has been chosen president and
Stopford Brooke vice-president, while
DR.. Todhunter, T. w. Roileston, Edmund
Downey, w. B. Yeats and r. A. Fahie, all
well~known Irish authors, are among the
more notable members. The society will
be entirely non political and non-sectari-
an, and is the outcome of a long felt de-
sire among Irishmen of literary tastes to
have place whore they can meet one
another. Lectures by distinguished peo-
pie will be one of the attractions Of the
society, and an admirable Irish library
has been purchased for the use of the
members
The Irish standard., 1892-03-12

EX-SENATOR Blair, of New Hampshire,
is an applicant for the Republican nom
ination for President. If his own esti
mate of himself be true Mr.. Blair is just
the man for that party to place in the
field. Blair is good, but not too good.
He doesn't drink nor break the Sabbath
and is opposed to war-very good traits,
so far as they go, but congressional In
vestigation few years ago showed him
to be with Blaine, Shipherd and others
deeply engaged in CHILEAN guano and
nitrates, steal of enormous magnitude
and it isn't 50 long since his own
state furnished case where Mr.. Blair
charged a soldiers widow 500 for at
torney's fees in getting her pension, q fee
almost twenty times in excess of what it
should have been for such services. Mr..
Blair is evidently travelling under false
garb. His public acts are proof of this,
and as model religiously, politically or
otherwise he is not bowling success.
The Irish standard., 1892-03-12

The prospect of another through cleo
trio line to St. Paul will be hailed with
satisfaction generally The line already
extends from St. Paul to st. Anthony
Park and will be brought to tins city.
Another line by Fort Smelling and one by
Lake street are discussed ais, line from
St. Paul to White Bear Lake. It would
seem that line from Minneapolis to
observation-disclosures has become necessity,
becoming more urgent each season. The
enormous patronage of the Lake Harriet
line last summer demonstrates the eager
ness of the people to rush to the lakes
when they are. .accessible by lines charg-
ing popular prices.
The Irish standard., 1892-03-12

The reported opposition to VIM. Henry
Eustis as delegate at large to the Re-
publican national convention indicates a
want OF appreciation which sayors much
of disloyalty. It is reported that the OPP
position comes from the State outside
Of Minneapolis. The securing of the
convention by Minneapolis was never
looked upon as local affair. II was
considered as an aid to the entire north
west on account of the immense adver-
Using it would give this great territory.
The prominent and effective part taken
in the contest to bring the convention
here entities Mr.. Eustis to the honor
claimed for him by his party friends.
The Irish standard., 1892-03-12

"JusrtCE' writes to the Journal regard
ing the matter of divorce desiring to
know how the Minneapolis divorce court
operates when it undertakes to right the
family troubles of the laboring man
where he only gets $50 per week wages,
pays So for board, 81 per week alimony
and $3.50 per month attorneys fee for
two months. This. is another instance
where the bloated capitalist has the adj
vantage over the man who tolls at hard
labor for his daily bread, though the
Minneapolis divorce court doesn't seem
t., take much notice of it and perhaps
tJustice" might as we'll drop the subject,
get himself elected to the next legislature
from Hennepin county and produce bill
for passage that will give free and abso-
lutte divorce to all corners on the most
fimsey reason imaginable. It isn't often
that the man who gets SO per week has
occasion to secure divorce, and if he
has reason or thinks he has, there is
honor enough left in him to overcome the
thought and take some other course
more honorable not only for himself but
also for her from whom he desires to
separate. 1t isn't advisable to place ones
self upon a footing with his wealthier
ne1ghbor in all things, even where the
opportunity offers itself to do so, par
ticularly where the disgrace of divorce
is suggested.