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The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06
Fight for Andrew J. Peck's Estate.

When Andrew J. Peck arose on that bright June morning, some four years ago, he little realized that it was to be his last arising from sleep and he had no thought of the complications and legal bouts that have followed his death. But Andrew J. Peck led life that had been far from spotless and the legal complica- tions that have followed his departure are natural sequence of his cheokered and immoral career. A case growing out of his t'peculiar" ways has been on trial, this week, iE the Superior court at Bridgeport, before Judge Prentice. This is suit brought by William Trenchard of York State as guardian for his child- ren, claiming that the property of An- drew J. Peck, now some S400O, belonged to his children. The administrator, w. II. Glover, contends that Mrs Peck's daughter, Mrs Meta Shuart, is the sole heir, and Probate Judge M. B. Beardsley of Bridgeport has already so decided. Andrew J. Peck deserted his wife on a train going to Pen Yan in the fall of 1868, four months before Meta was born in the Yates county poor house; so testifies Mrs Peck. The attorneys for the estate have introduced many letters from Peck to Meta in which he fully ackno wedges her as his daughter, these letters having all been written since 1884. The Trench ards say that the first child died and that Metta is the daughter of one Carter, with whom Mrs Peck became acquainted and lived, but not until some two years after Peck deserted her. Voluminous deposi- tions, pro and con, have been put in evi- dence. These dispositions were only ob- tained after hundreds of miles of travel through New York State and the West and it looks as if Trenchard means to use up the estate in fighting, if he cannot get it himself. Attorney Beeeher has successfully conducted the case up to this trial, when he called in, as associate council, c. W. Wheeler of Bridgeport. Attorney Seymour has taken care oi Trenchard's interest.
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Don't forget Taylor & Blake's patent carpet beater.

This certifies that TIC Murphy was married to E.J .Conger May l2, in the year of 1882, then living in Easton. then moved to Southbury
 the last of March in the year 1883 and lived with my brother till the first of June. Then bought farm of Samuel Post the 18th of June and paid for it at the time of purchase. I re
 the place I to Oliver J: Woieott. one wear: then moved to Botsford in the place now live and rented it for one year. Then MT Wolcott bought the place he rented of me. I took the money and bought the place where now live
 This is the place there is so much talk about my wife buying. My wife never paid one cent on any place l ever bought and I want the people to know there is not word o1 truth in what they have heard.-[T o. Murphy
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06
A Little Girls Experience In A Lighthouse.

Mir and Mrs Loren Prescott are keepers ot the Gov. lighthouse at Sand Beach, Mich and are April she was taken down with Measels, fol lowed with dreadful cough and turning into fever Doctors at home and at Detroit treat ed her, but in vain, she grew worse rapidly, until she was a mere ''handful of bones."
 Then she tried Dr Kings New Discovery
 and, after the use of two and a half bottles,
 was completely cured. They say pr Kings New Discovery is worth its weight in gold,
 vet you may get trial bottle free at <. F.
 Hawley'S drug store.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

OV MAY 9TH, IS4o, Sir Row LAND HILL, with whose name cheap postage will always be identified, introduced the adhesive stamp.
 As 1t was black, it did not can eel readily and it's color was soon changed to yellow, The intro- duction of the new stamp was followed by a marvellous increase of mail matter and 1t is now so universal that it is difficult to con- ceive how it could be dispensed with.
 Not less difficult is it to conceiv, how you can dispense with our school office and house Desks, Book Cases Tables, Chairs, etc. Church, lodge ant school seating and furnishings a spe. cialty. Shall be pleased to show sam ples and furnish estimates.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

W. Egan umpired game of ball be- tween clubs of George Hurlburt and A. Caller, in which the latter won, 15 to II. The hines: J. Collins c, H. Kane p, J. Kelly lb, G. Hurlburt 3b, J. McNamara If, T. Bradley 2b, J. Lillis of, J. Kelly If, $. Kelly ss.-Martin Heating If, P .O'Con- nell of, A. Caller c, M. O'Connell ID, j.. Vain p, T. Kane If, J. Farrell 2b, J. J. kilbride ss, J. kilbride 3b.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

E.Stone, Danbury, offers tor few days new choice patterns Chambrys at Ic. per yard ;reg: Muslin, yard wide, at 5c. yard. An elegant line of wash Bedford Cord at F 1-2c. yard. You will find a liberal reduction on jackets and wraps. The ladies' vests at l0c. each are very cheap. The fancy straw hats received, this week, are beautiful. POO pair of Lace Cur tains at $l % per pair; can't be bought else where less than $1 50 per pair.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

Prof c. s. Platt was in Brooklyn, We'd nesday evening, to attend the graduation exercises at the Normal School of Phys ical Culture, his niece, Miss Mabel Cum- mings, being member of this years class. She has shown much ability in this branch and has received anS offer to become an assistant instructor at Chau- tauqua, this season.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

To make soft little palm jingle with q moments pain when we would far sooner kiss it is not easy, but 1t Is in that way many baby has learned it's first lesson in obedience that shake of mann ma 8 head and mo, no,' if unheeded, means sorrow, as surely as a burn fol lows from touching hot stove. If the reinstatement is rare and consistent, such a child soon makes a beginning in self control that it could not have done had forbidden fruit been simply always put out of reach. In such home house plants may still make cheery 1.-the living room; afew bits of bric-a-brac are safe from baby's uncertain clutch. Laura B, Collier in Christian Union.
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SOUTHBURY.

A.A.Stone is having his feed store painted.
 Miss May Leayenworth attends school in North Woodbury.
 John Nelson, Swede, has bought quite a tract of land near Poverty of Lawyer Warner of Woodbury and ex- poets to build on it in the near future.
 Mrs Oscar Amber is improving.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

MT and Mrs W. A. Garfield rent the upper apartments of her parents home on Island street, which has been fixed up and water pipes put in by E.J. Hall. Mir Canfield has opened mark ct near the Congregational church.
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naS taken large 1afm.-l DanDury News.
 The young ladies of Trinity Guild met with Miss Jennie Northrop, last Friday afternoon. The time was pleasantly spent in making oranges for proposed orange sale at the rectory later in the season. In the evening, friends gathered to the number of about 50. A genuine surprise, which afforded all much pleas ure, was an exhibition of calisthenics from the Delsarte system and number of recitations from Miss Jean and Master Jack Shelton of Bridgeport, also pleasing recitations from Mrs Middlebrooks of Bridgeport, an elocutionist of celebrity !; but the treat of the evening, which placed all on anxious seats, was "To meet Mir Thompson" a drama which had been prepared by five young ladies of the guild. Mir Thompson was a delightful young man who had just come to the village and all the young ladies were very anxious to meet him. One of the young ladies had previously become ac- quainted and had invited a number of her most intimate friends to spend the afternoon with her and so meet the ele- gant MT Thompson. But, at the last mo- ment, Mir Thompson sends note stating that he cannot call, which creates con- sternation and makes them all very in- dignant. The characters were Belle, the hostess, Miss Martha Linsley Lou, Miss Graca Camp; Ella, Miss Julia Dikeman :; Mary, Miss Emma Terrill; Emily, Miss Mamie Blackman. Refreshments of ice cream cake and fruit was served, making a most enjoyable evening. The young ladies are to be congratulated on the suc- cess of their entertainments and it is hoped that prosperity will crown their work.
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First meeting of the Loyal Legion at Grange hall, Friday, May l3, 1 p m. Mrs M. c. Rodgers and Mrs c. S. Platt have been engaged to take charge of this work for the ensuing year, Mrs Rodgers as temperance instructor, Mrs Platt mus ical director. Free to all.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

Married, May 3, 1892, in Brooklyn, N. r., by Rev John E. Fray, Horatio N. Latin of Newtown to Miss Alice Wilde of Bridgeport, formerly of Yonkers, N.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

Rev H.L.Wheeler and family attended the funeral of his aunt, Mrs Chauncey Wheeler of Monroe, who died at 30, Sunday evening, May |. The funeral took place from her residence on Thurs day at D m
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

Hon Smith P. Glover writes twice day. Mir Clarke has had no fever for several days. The chill was the crisis. The fever ran over five weeks. MT Clarke has more appetite and is convalescent.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

A rare chance to secure big bargain in clothing, as E. F. Hawley has receiv- ed stock from bankrupt sale at half price. Wool suits from $7 50 to $l0. Call and examine.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

The Maynards, everywhere received with large houses and applause, will appear at the Town hall, Monday even ing, 9th, in three comedies, 1.-Two Flats and Il Sharp, "rhe Laughing Hyena," "A Chronic Kicker"
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

Past Dictator NJ. l.. Barber and George D. Stevens of Danbury Knights of Hon. or made very pleasant visit on Fidelity lodge, Tuesday. evening. Brother Bar Der made good speech for the good of the order.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

Buy three tons of Nova Scotia Land plaster of William c. Johnson. You will get it a discount. It is fresh ground and of full strength.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

Mrs Clara 5. Thresher of Bridgeport, sister of the BEE man, has been very sick during the past week. Dr Craw- ford attends her.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

Don't miss the bargains at E. F. Haw- ley's, as he is giving 10 & 20 per cent off on all goods and groceries for cash for only few days longer.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

Ten thousand Chinaman are engaged in the shoe making business in Califor- mia and the Celestials come pretty near to controlling that industry there.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

The Woman's auxiliary of Trinity par ish have completed the work of provid- ing clothing for p girls in a mission school in Gordonsville, Virginia. This makes the second barrel of valuable clothing sent out by the women of the parish since last November, the estimat- ed value of the latter barrel being about $60, and of the former, which went to Rev Mir Watkins of Pueblo, Colorado, $50. Though the attendance of the ladies at the weekly meetings at the rectory has been quite small, many have cheer fully done an equal amount of sewing at their homes, otherwise such cheering result would not have been attained. Ac- tive work in this way of preparing mis- sionary boxes will now be discontinued until next Autumn.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

A. J. Smith of Farmers and Mechan- ics' bank, Bridgeport and his friend, Oscar Hyde, spent Sunday with MT Smiths sister, Mrs Arthur D. Fairchild of Valley View.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

Northrop brothers of Hanover are put ting up the 14x25 creamery building for W. c. Johnson. It will be finished, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

Mrs Middlebrook is selling her furni- ture to make room for Ed Minor, to whom she has rented the place, reserving a small share for herself.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

Gov Bulkley will head the Connecticut Republican delegation to the Minneapo- lis convention. Allan w. Paige is the Fairfield county delegate.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

In all the sickness, business has mov- ed right along. Just in, car load White Jacket flour. Fresh garden seeds, all kinds. Terrill, Betts & Co.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

There were 100 less dogs registered this year than last, but the selectmen have appointed a dog agent and will be after delinquents with sharp stick.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06
STEVENSON.

Mir Isbeil and Mrs William Jordan are better.
 Mir Victor is champion trout catcher. The thunder shower, Tuesday night, made man full of smiles, as the rain was badly needed.
 Mrs Fox and Mrs Carrie Radcliffe are in Huntington.
 E. w. Wheeler of shelton spent Sun day at William French's.
 For the last two Sundays, the attend ance at the NJ. E. church has been mo- ticeably larger, which was no doubt ap- preciated by the pastor.
 Born, May ?, son to MT and Mrs John Stowe, 10 pounds, II ounces.
 The men employed by the Postal Tele- graph Go. have moved from Squantuck and Mrs Noes to Bagburn and East Village.
 Miss Lillian Rhodes of New Haven Is spending her vacation with Mrs Noe.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

Canfield's meat wagon from New Mill ford was somewhat injured in coming on the cars, but has been neatly repaired by c. H. Gay.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

A rare chance to buy clothing cheap. A bankrupt stock of suits in cutaways and sacks at half usual prices. All Wool suits, $7 50, $S, $9 and $10 at E.F. .HawIey's. Don't wait, as there is only limited quantity.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

at the aims house, next Sunday afternoon at 3, provided the weather is not stormy.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

The best and cheapest paint is Masury's R.R paste paint, in white and all co1ors, cost not over $f gallon ready for use. E. F. Flaw ley, Sole Agent also over 40 colors in stock of Longman and Martinez prepared paints, fully warranted.
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Stranger This is dead town. Editor
 Yes. Stranger How do you manage to make living out Of it? Editor-I'm coroner. Exchange.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

Delegates chosen to Republican State convention: Hon s. F. Glover, Josiah Tilson, Dr E. NJ. Smith, Postmaster John R. Wheeler
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

Miss Ritie Flansburg of Middletown has visited Mrs Leonard of Dicks hotel, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

W. A. Garfield has papered halls and vanished dining room and office floor at the Grand Central.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

Amos l.. IIawley will soon begin saw ing the frame for his new building on the site of his presest mill it will be 24x50.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

News received from the sick room of Abel F. Clarke is more encouraging and reports the patient gaining slowly.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

Plumb & Winton's ground bone is one of the best fertilizers; only $50 ton at E.F. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

Rev Mir Linsley will be present at the session of Hawleyville Sunday school, next Sunday at p m.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

Hon William N. Northrop and George B. Ferris brought in three cars of cattle from Buffalo, Wednesday morning.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

Taylor & Blake have just received a large assortment of potted plants, which they are selling cheaply.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

The W.C.TU. will hold a meeting in Grange hall, this (Friday) afternoon at 4. All are urged to be present.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

Miss Clara L.Northrop was home, last week, from Bridgeport to attend the meeting of the guild.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

Don't forget the l0c. supper at Con- gregational lecture room, tonight (Fri- day) ate.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

J. Gorham and Lyman Patterson are doing carpenter work for k. M. Peck.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

RASPBERRY PLANTS Cuthbert (red) vari- h ty tor sale and, also, few Black Cap plants at $I per hundred. HARRY CHEERS, Mile Hill, NewtOwn.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

There are plenty of very objectionable advertisements, both in American and English publications, which ought to be suppressed by the laws. There is, for example, one type of advertisements cannot specify the class, but it is a fe- male medicine-which, from the very na- ture of the announcement, must lay the issuers open to one of two criminal plish what is claimed, it's sale is felony and punishable by long terms of impris- Onment. In the contrary case, the ad- vertisement is an attempt to obtain mon- ey under false pretences, which is also an offence against the law. Enough has been said above to make the class of ad- vertisements alluded to obvious. Noth- ing has been done here to stop these things, but the law is certainly adequate, and imagine the same is true of United States law. For some unknown reason, Sunday papers are especially patronized by these advertisers and they do not seem anenable to an appeal to decline the business. For this reason, many rep utahle advertising houses have ceased to use suck papers and this may eventually have a good effect, in which case the moral value of the advertising business will have to begin to show itself.-[T B. Russell, London, in Printers Ink.
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Miss Nellie Peck and mother from New Haven are guests of Mrs Alonzo Taylor.

w. A. Garfield has done painting in Oscars barber shop.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

HORSE PORTA BILE ENGINE AND BOIL
 fe) ER-For sale cheap. The rig is in first
 calss running order, having been taken out to
 be re placed with 10 Horse. Enquire of D. G. BEERS & CO, Newtown, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

Ladies prayer meeting, next Tuesday afternoon, with Mrs H.L L.Wheeler.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

Don't miss the bargains in clothing at K. F. Hawley's, wool suits, Spring styles, at half price.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

w. C. Parkhurst has been in town.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

no DELINQUENT DOG UNIVERSAL a meet | | ing of the Selectmen, April 30, Dog Agent was appointed who, will prosecute such owners of Dogs who have failed ana wronyfully registered their Dogs according to law The Dog Agent will have last years and this years book to compare. All infor- nation will be thankfully recelved.
 Look out tor the Dogs
 Dated at Newtown, May Q, 1892.
 ". H. GLOVER, (Salaot,oa,
 TIMOTHY COSTELLO,
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c. L. Page spent Sunday in Kent.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

The funeral of Mrs Louis Hill of Walk. CTS Farms was held, Monday, Rev c. s, Dixon officiating. Interment in the Vil-
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

John NJ. Otis of the Farmers and Me chanics' bank, Bridgeport, spent Sunday in Newtown with his family.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06
MONROE.

The BEE correspondent was little previous. last week, in regard to the vote taken at the Easter meeting at St. Pet CTS. It was merely voted to repair the church and committee appointed to see what money could be raised. So far, they feel quite encouraged.
 About the same officers were elected as last year, F. W. Wheeler and Hobart Beardsley wardens, 5. s. Hurd clerk and treasurer.
 Three deaths, all women, have occur red in our neighborhood within two days. Mrs Lewis k. Hill died, Saturday, April 30, aged 54, and was buried in East Vil- lage cemetery, Monday. Mrs Chauncey Wheeler, aged s4 years and 6 months, died, Sunday evening and Mrs Charles Lane, aged S4 years and two months, al- so Sunday evening. Mrs Lanes funeral took place, Wednesday, 4th; Mrs Wheel er's, Thursday, 9th.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

Mir and Mrs Ezra Hall spent Sunday in Danbury with his brother William.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

Mrs Edward Ives of Botsford is quite poorly.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

A. NJ. Stevens has been boarding eight of the men now repairing the telephone
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

c. F. Wells has a new assistant.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

Mrs William Minor is visiting in Wood bury.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

The members of Punch's staff to the number of II, six artists and five editor ial men, dine every Wednesday at the joke department of the paper in Bouverie street, London. These dinners have been held regularly every week for 50 years, and they are a most solemn and antique formality according to all accounts, the joke makers taking care not to let any witticisms escape for fear their rivals will appropriate them.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

Always buy the best. H.J.Bakers fertili- gers have stood the test of years and are the best investment farmer can make ana as cheap as any. EF.Hnwley, Sole Agent
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NOR SALE-Eight extra fine Chester " hite
 | Pigs. STEPHEN SANFORD, Bedding Ridge.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

Lester k. Coleman has moved from 6 Franklin street to Newtown, where he has taken large farm [Danbury News.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

Taylor X Blakeare selling furniture oh tho tnstalImcnt plan.
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NOR SALE-One Wilksdale Filly; one 4-year, old Colt; one 5-year-old Mare, standard bred; one Brood Mare in toal by Birmingham one cheap Worker zone tor all work 1900 lbs. :; and gentle. Address, Us. S.MAIHEW, Bethel, Conn.
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EAST VILLAGE.

are recovering.
 H. k. Plumb has received 12 tons o1 Cayuga plaster, this Spring.
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NOR SALE CHEAP-I4 acres of good Land | one halt mile from Stepney Depot. Fine location tor building purposes. A.B.CUkIlS Stepney Depot.
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NOR SALE-One pair good working oxen T EDWARD GILLETTE. Easton.
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NOR SALE-A number Of new milch Helters ! also a good family Horse. B.H.SHERMAN' Stepney Depot.
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NOR SALE-Seven Pigs nine weeks old. T WILLIAM RYAN. Pepper street.
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Dated at Easton, April as, 1892.

DIGS-FOr sale, a Chester w nlIe bOaf TOT | service FER, Cutters Farm. THE PERsON-Who took a cabinet brass
 | photograph frame, containing photo graph of ss lady with black veil on and name written underneath, besides other artl- cIes from the attic ot Charles Ruthyens house on the day ot the sale, April P, is requested to leave them at either B.B .Banks's store, Greenfield Hill or the house of HM.W neeler, as soon as possible.
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NOTICE-For the security of the inhabitants IN and their property, the undersigned, Jus tices of the Peace, have made the following owner, Keeper or harborer ot any Dog in the Town of Easton shall confine or muzzle sald Dog. All Dogs which shall not be confined agreeably to said rule may be killed. See Gen. Statutes Sections 3157 and 3759. CHARLES w. BRAKEMAN Justices WILLIAM WAkEMAN Of the Feace
 in the Town ot Easton. Dated at Easton, April 2S, 1892.
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Mrs Oscar Amber is improving.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

NOTICE-Broadcas Nova Scotia Land Plas- IN ter over your meadows and pastures anu
 get a good crop ot white clover. 1t will come and makes sweet feed. Bowker's hill and drill Phosphate tor your gardens. The above is sold by WILLIAM c. JOHNSON, Newtown.
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DOWKER'S high grade Phosphates and D Stock bridge Manures for Corn and Pota- toes. They are the best without exception They have been tested and take the lead Tn giving full returns for money. Put a bit Of Nova Scotia Plaster in the hill. For sale by WILLIAM c. JOHNSON.
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BETHEL.

Hating is quite dull again in most shops in town.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

r OST, SPRAYED OR STOLEN-The person IL who borrowed our seed drill last, season of 1891, will please return and pay for this ad. Any wishing to use it this season can do so by paying I0c per hour. w. C. x l.. M. JOHN
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GRAPE. VINES-For sale. Niagara, Pock- U lington, Agawam, Amber and Concord one year, 10 cents, two years, p cents. Doo- little Raspberry black-cap, 10 cents dozen. F c. SANFORD. HaMleyviIIe.
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Edwards Beardsley is doing team work for William Ryan.
The Newtown bee., 1892-05-06

Alonzo Beers, ,the young man who died so suddenly, last week Monday night, was buried, Thursday afternoon at }, in the Bedding Ridge cemetery, Rev Will liam Morrell officiating. He was l9 years of age