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The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

Paul Warner of Chicago arrived home Saturday and spent Sunday. He return ed, Wednesday, his sister Mary accom- panying him, where she will spend few days. Then she will go on to visit her uncle, Augustus Warner, at Vicksburg, Miss, where she will spend the winter.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

One of the carpenters working on the repairs at MT Reynolds house on Wash ington hill failed to uail scaffOIding se- curely and was prpcipitated distance of 20 feet to the ground. He received severe bruises about the head and right shoulder, but escaped without any brok- en bones.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

Keep 1t in the house. Good advice from the captain. Captain S- c. Walker, Company Cs Ist Regiment, Indiana Veteran Legions. Laf- avette. Ind, writes this sI have used pr Bulps cough syrup in my family for the last two years, and advise all having children never to be withoutit,
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16
DIAMOND HILL-REDDING
TIE CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES.

The Congregational society are mak- ing extensive arrangements for Christ mas. The committee consists of Rev C. F. Luther, Mrs Weed, Mrs E. T.. Field, Mrs J. B. Goodsell, Mrs A. A. Read, M IS k. I. Gorham, Mrs J. r. Oiuistead, Mrs William Hazen, Misses Emma Olmstead, Emma Rumsey, Grace Boughton, May Hill. Katie Day, Messrs W. A. Louns- bury, Eben Hill. The church will be decorated. An entertainmenG will be held, Monday evening, December 26, at the church, including a Christmas tree for the Sunday school.
 Miss Bessie Bates is with her sister, Mrs Lou Miller at Georgetown.
 Mrs Sallie Whitehead, who died week before last, was buried last Thursday, Rev c. F. Luther officiating. The inter- ment was at Umpawaug.
 Mrs Scofield, mother of Mrs William Gorham, is in critical condition.
 Mr and Mrs II. NJ. Oimstead, formerly of Bedding, now residing in Weeping Water. Neb., are the happy parents of q little son, born December G..
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

Detective Arnold was in town on We'd nesday. He came to get the horse and buggy stolen from Black Rock, last Fri day night, which 5. D. Crofut found wandering up the street when he was go- ing to work at the Rubber. The horse has been cared for during his stay in Newtown by T. Cavanaugh. Probably some scamp wanted a ride and drove the horse up here, leaving it to wander in the roadway as soon as it had served his purpose.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

Mrs Frank Sandcrson and c. l.. Mason of New Haven have been at Dicks, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

St Johu's church at the Hook, are bus ilv tying greens, etc, for decoration for Christmas. The Christmas tree festivi- ties will be held on Tuesday evening, December 27, at o'clock.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

The Juvenile temple will meet this (Friday) evening at 7 o'clock. Should the weather prove stormy, they are in- vited to meet at home of the superintend- rnt. Bring Scripture passages begin ming with the letter r.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

Agent M. c. Mullane of the New Eng land road at Hawleyville, has been ap- pointed agent of the American express company for that station, which now op- crates over the New England road.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16
POINTERS FOR goUsEKEEpERs.

l Salvation oil, the greatest cure on earth for pain, as an anodyne has no equal in the mar ket. It is without doubt the best liniment 25c. Call and secure your presents for the child ren before the assortment is broken, at War ner, Taylor X Curtis.' Ladies' black, fur trimmed jackets in all the leading styles, at Warner, Taylor X Curtis. Mems ulsters and overcoats in all the lead ing colors. at reduced prices, at Warner, Fay Tor < Curtis,' as good value be found | anywhere.
 Handsomest line of neckwear ever shown in town at Warner, Taylor X Curtis.'
 Warner, Taylor < Curtis show a fine line Of of mems and boys fur caps and gloves.
 Beautiful line of silk umbrellas, mutflers, handkerchief and table scarfs tor Christmas, just in at E. F. Hawley's.
 For Christmas, new white grapes, cluster raisins, figs, cranberries, mixed nuts, grapes in baskets, at E. F. Hawleys.
 Largest stock and assortment of candies is at E. F. Hawley's. Choice mixed, two pounds 25c. Choicest bonbons and chocolats in l-2 pound boxes, made by Wallace X Co.
 We shall be pleased to show you our stock of holiday goods, even ii you don't buy. R. II. Beers x Co.
 Beautiful line of ---j just the thing for Christmas presents, at K. II. Beers .S Co.'S.
 Best line ot mems boys and ladies' skates in town are at K. F. Hawley,s.
 E, F. Hawley has the largest stock and as sortment of Christmas g ods in town, with prices as low as in the city.
 Snani,I la ;,, ,ooJxa.4 u uo,,,,,,,,, Cloth covered books I5c usual price 25c. Also
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

Miss Gaffney, who is giving lessons in the Taylor system of dress cutting, has finished with one class and is ready for another. Miss Gatfney is quite success full US an instructor.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

To be given away, 500 beautiful calan- dars, at E. F. Hawley's. Call and get one, as a holiday souvenir.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

k. P. Kilbride is moving from the boarding house in the Glen into the Bradley place on Gas street.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

NJ. 4. Todd of Hartford, who repre- sents the Equitable insurance company, Is registered at Landlord Taylor's in the Hook,
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

George F. Duncombe is having large addition built on to his barn, on the Norman Glover property, he recently purchased. F. c. Sanford of Hawley- vile Is doing the work.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

Miss Hattie Glover was one of the bridesmaids at the Hubbell-Whitney we'd ding in Bridgeport.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

Ladies, don't forget to bring the gentle men to the soiree. This is the message the young ladies of St Rose bring to you.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16
Great Sale of Perfumes
 and.Fancy Soap.

At about one halt their real value. Great est offering Of fine extracts, triple and toilet waters ever made. Stock includes Violet Heliotrope, Lilly of the Valley, White Rose, Jockey Club, White Lilac, YIang Ylang, West End, Crab Apple, New Mown Hay, Lavender Flowers, Locust, Trailing Arbutus. All sizes and in elegant bottles.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16
WANTED-50 bob calves. A. R. FRISCO. " Bethel.

" Bethel.
 nISTRICT OF NEWTOWN, ss. Probate iJ Court, Decent Der l4, 1892.
 Estate of PATRICK HEATING late ot Newtown, in said District, deceased.
 The administfatrix having exhibited her ad- ministration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it is
 ORDERED-That the 24th day ot December. 1892, at ? o'clock in the afternoon, at the Probate Office in Newtown be and the same is assigned for hearing the allowance of said administration account, with said Els tate, and this court directs the Administra- trix to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publish ing this order in some newspaper pub lished in Fairfield county and having @ circu lation in said District, and by posting 9 copy on the public sign=post in the town of New town where the deceased last dwelt.s Attest, M. J. BRAELEY, Judge.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

The Academy will close to-day (Fri- day) for the Christmas vacation and will reopen on Monday, January 2.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

The ladies union prayer meeting will be held, next Tuesday at 3 p. m., with Mrs H. l.. Wheeler
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

Trinity's Christmas celebration, with the tree, singing of carols, etc.. will oc cur on the 18th.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

Mrs Sarah Hall has returned to Mir Warehouses, in NewJoWn, where she will probably remain for the winter.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

They say the mouStache club of the Hook is hustling. Butcher is ahead with Curtis close second.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

Mrs Heating, who lives on Gas street, near the new cemetery has been very ill.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

Ammon Taylor has boughta five-year- old horse of John Ferry and sold his old reliable 'sropsy" to Morris Leavey.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

D. W. Nissan and daughter, Miss Jeane, of Bridgeport, were in town on Tuesday.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

Mrs Charles II. Northrop and daugh- ter Eleanore, have been visiting Vest port friends, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

nISTRICT OF NEWTOWN, ss. Probate Court D December b, 1892.
 Estate of JOHN CORBITT, late of Newtown, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of JOANNA c. COR BITT praying that administration may be granted on said estate as pel application on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office, in Newtown in said district,on the 22d day of noon, and that notice be given of the pen dency Of said application, and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing inc same one time in some newspaper hav- ing a circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public signpost in the town Of NeWtown in said district.
 Attest, NJ. J. BRADLEY, Judge.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

Hobart Curtis of the Hook spent Sun day in New Milford.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

Remember the leap year soiree, De cember 26.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

The lecture room windows of the Methodist conrch have been put in order, this week. James Kane did the work.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

Mrs Selden returned to Stratford on Friday last.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

Rev Father Loftus, the assistant rec tor at St Rose, is away for u vacation.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

Daniel keane of Bridgeport spent Sun day with his parents at the Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16
BROOKFIELD
KICK 1555.

The one absorbing topic is the change of trains. No one travel unless neces- sary until they can get the time tables. People at Brookfeld Station feel indig- nant that but one passenger train each way stops. Those who go to the June tion feel they are much benefited, as II trains including express trains stop and they are more frequent than before.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

Mrs Bradley, mother-in-law of Drug gist Bull, is failing.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

Every one wishing to make useful Christmas present should look at the dis play of slippers made by F. II. Fales, PTS Main street. Bridgeport, where all kinds can be found and at prices that can he rpnchpd hY all.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

Smon's sure rheumatic cure is very highly endorsed. E. F. Hawley sells it.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

T1O-The Honorable General Assembly | ot the State of Connecticut, to be conven- ed at Hartford, in said state, on the Wednes A. D. lS93
 The undersigned citizens of the town of NewtoWn in said State, respectfully petition your honorable body for 8 charter for a con- pany,to be known as "The Newtown Electric Light and Power Company" with full power and authority to produce, generate and man. ufacture by mechanical or other means, dis tribute and sell within said town ot Newtown, and its vicinity, electricity, tor the purpose of Illuminating streets, ways, houses, stores, and olher buildings, and for all other purposes for which the same may be used and to purchase take, hold, grant, sell and convey any estate, real and personal, necessary to give effect to the specified purpose Of said corporation, and for the accommodation of its business and concerns. Also for the right and hover to suspend wires upon poles, or lay down pipes cables or other proper conductors, and to erect posts, poles, lamps, burners and reflect ors and other proper and necessary appara tus in the streets, ways and public grounds ot necessary to light said town aud its vicinity and the dwellings, stores, and other buildings and places therein, and generally to do any and all things necessary and proper to be done in the turtherance of the object afore- said, subject to such conditions and regula- tions as your hon rable body may deem just and proper. As in duty bound your petition CTS will ever pray Dated at Newtown, this MICHAEL J. HOULIHAN, J. H. BLACKMAN.
 State of Connecticut. County of Fairfield, ss, Bridgeport, December l3, 1892.
 Whereas, Upon the foregoing petition, it ap- bearing to and being found by the undersign- ed that the same is ot an adversary nature and that the adversary party consists ot more than 20 indivinuals, it is therefore, Ordered, That notice be given Of the pendency of this petition to all parties interested therein, by publishing the same, together with this order once in aweekly newspaper published In the said town of Newtown at least twelve days be- day of January, A. D. 1893, that the parties in interest may be duly notified and be heard thereon if they so desire And said notice, when published as above required shall be sufficient notice of the pendency ot said peti- tion to all parties affected thereby And said second day of the session of said General As sembly, and be heard upon said petition, ii they shall so desire JOHN M. HALL, a Judge Of the Superior Court.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

''I don't see how a man can sell goods at cost or below" said a gentleman when referring to II. N. Ayres' sale. "There isn't any money in it." Of course not, Mir Ayres is aot doing it to make money. He simply wishes to dispose of his goods within certain time. He has made still further reduction on his mems French calf, hand sewrd goods, offering them now for $3.S7. The stock has got to go. The quicker the better, as he has decided to make great and radical change in his business and must sell the goods before doing so. In our advertis- ing columns Mir Ayres has something to say about what the change is to be. The plan has been success in other cities.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

Mrs Amos L. Hawley is quite sick.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16
The W eekly Farmer.

DY sending sl NEW SUBSCRIBERS D will receive NH DII1iIIl THE WEEKLY < FARMER from now until
 JANUARY |, 1894.
 Largest, Best and almost the only Demo cratic Weekly in Western Connecticut. yITAGONS, CARRIAGES, GHS-Anyone NV contemplating purchasing any style Of Business, Pleasure or Farm " agon, Buggy or Sleigh will do we'll to call on us and get low est prices. Headquarters for Tops, Cushions, Backs etc., etc. D. c. BEERS X CO.,, New. town, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16

Special bargains in books at E. F. Hawley's Cloth covered books I5c, usual price 25c. Also fine assortment of better books.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16
Affairs About Town.
r.rrsRs OF BUSINESS.

A A nc line oi plusu goods m albums,
 s.sl;ug cases, work boxes, manicure u.ues,e ,tn ete., also books, vases and musical
 ,nnSS,,nments at $. c. Bulls at Sandy
 Mook. Toys for the children. Call and
 sec hhem.
 v gwen, Mcintyre & Go of New Haven pake an announcement to the people of the Housatonic valley in half page ad- vertisement in this issue. It speaks very loudly for itself.
 John NJ. Daragan, the shoe merchant, at 4l6 Main street, Bridgeport, has lines of fancy slippers displayed in his front windows that are made out of the differ ent colored feathers. Also numerous kinds and styles of velvet, cheneile and plush embroidered goods that are desir- able and make good gifts for Christmas. Mir Daragan has an entirely new stock of goods throughout. His establishment comprises everything in the line of foot wear and the prices asked for the goods you can rest assured is the lowest. This house guarantees satisfaction.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16
Dry Goods and Carpets.
Grand Opening of HOLIDAY GOODS.

Every conceivable description, including the most complete line of Toys, Dolls and games to be found ill the city. Prices range from p to 50 per cent lower than similar goods can be purchased for elsewhere. Our assortment of useful and ornamental goods is doubly as large this year as it has been heretofore and dollar spent with us will go as tar as $l.25 will in most houses.
The Newtown bee., 1892-12-16
ON THE MAIN FLOOR.

Silks, Velvets, Dress Goods, Cloaks, Shawls, Furs, Waterproots, Millinery, Linens, Domes- tics, Blankets, Comtortables, Hosiery, Under wear, Gloves, Gents Furnishings, Umbrellas, Jewelry, Plush Goods, Ribbons, Laces Mu:- iers, Stationery, Handk erchiefs Special sale of Ribbons for fancy work.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-15

Will Osmond has a wonderful fund
of information about the Pacific coast
and its people, and it will do anyone
good to talk with him ON the subject.
He brought back with him some fine
samples of peaches, pears, lemons, and
oranges, raised in the fruit grove of J.
S. Mcclure, formerly of this county
but now located near Las angeles,
Cal. Mr.. Mcclure is doing well, and
all the family in good health. Geo.
Mcclure is running a marble business,
his son Forrey-now yong man six
feet five inches tails a dentist with
a good business; Fred Long is super
intendent at the post Office in East
Las Angeles and Charley Hedges is in
one of the Touring mills on a good
salary. The many friends of Nc
Clures. Longs, and Hedges will be
pleased to learn of their prosperity.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-15
A Sprained Ankle.

This is common occurrence and one
that Will lay people up ordinarily to s
weeks, yet we will guarantee Ballard s
snow Imminent to cure any case of
spralned ankle in one to three DAYS if
applied at once, and to Immediately
relieve all pain. Snow Eminent will
cure any old sore ON man or beast. Ii
will heal all Wounds and cure Sprains.
Burns. Scalds, Bruises, Sore Throat.
Sore Chest, Lame Back, Corns, Bun1ons
For rheumatism, Lumbago, Neuralgia
Contracted Muscles it has no equal. Dc
not allow any other white Liniments
to be put off On you for Snow Lini.
ment. There is no other like it. Ask fol
BaIlardes Snow LIniment. Sold by
Allan & Wilson.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-15
saved From Deasn by on.o...

There has no doubt been more lives
of children saved from death.in Group
or whooping cough by the use Of
onions than any other known remedy,
our mothers used to make poultices Of
them, or syrup, which was always
efeetual in breaking up a cough OF
cold. DR.. Gums Onion Syrup is
made by combining few simple rem
edies with it which make it more
effective as medicine and destroys
the taste and odor of the onion. SOC.
Sold by c. A. Hooper & Co., Drug
gist. 2+35
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-15

The south span of the Pawnee Rock
bridge across the Arkansaw went down
last week, and the bridge is therefore
played out. It would seem that the
Pawnee Rock boys should have kept
the bridge up, as there is lots of trade
they would get from the south side
that now will go elsewhere.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-15

A sensational ease from Galatia is
interesting the public this week, and
will be ventilated in the courts. 1t
seems that j. W. Sutcliff, who will be
remembered as having been studying
law with Nimocks in this city for a
year or so past, had some trouble with
his wife, aud he is charged with beat.
ing her numerically. 1t seems that he
eventually compelled her to sign a
deed to their farm, sold the farm
pocketed the proceeds. and getting a
buggy drove to Ellinwood Tuesday
and boarded the Santa Fe train, hav-
ing bought ticket to Chicago. He
took little daughter with him. The
officers tried to intercept him at Elm
wood, but were couple of hours be-
hind him. On telegraphing to Topeka
he was intercepted there, and will be
brought back to stand trial for his
misdeeds.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-15

In view of the fact that the '92
meeting of the American Coursing
Club, at this place, promises to be
largely attended it would be we'll to
begin already to make arrangements
to care for the visitors who will be
here. Write your friends and have
them come and enjoy week of sport
with you.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-15

A. T. Webb and a man named
Kochran. at Hoieington, got into some
trouble a few days since, ana as Webb
was going home in the evening the
man kochran assaulted him, hitting
him in the face with lantern and
cutting bis face up somewhat. The
case was taken before tho police Judge
and the assaulter fined.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-15
Dissolution Of Partnership.

Notice is hereby given that the
partnership formerly existing between
F. G. Seeber and j. w. Lillis, under
the firm name of F. @. Seeber & Co.,
has been dissolved by mutual consent.
f. G. Seeber will collect all accounts
and assume all firm Indebtedness.
F. G. SEEBER,
st j. ". LILLIs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-15
Great Liver Medicine.

DIR. Gums improved Liver Pills
are a sure cure for sick headachce,
bilious complaint, dyspepsia, indiges
costiveness, torpid liver, etc. These
pills insure perfect digestion, correct
the liver and stomach, regulate the
bowels, purify and enrich the blood
and makes the skin clear. They also
produce good appetite and invigor-
ate and strengthen the entire system
by their tonic action. They only
require one pill for dose and never
grippe Or sicken. Sold at % cts. a box
by Q. A. Hooper & Co, Druggist 50
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-15

The business man who advertises in
this paper reaches over four thousand
people week. Write your advertise.
ment to attract attention, back VI
what you say with your goods and
your prices, and the money invested
IN advertising in the DEMOCRAT will
be money we'll spent.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-15

A unique campaign argument will
be very forcibly illustrated in the pro.
cesslon of Jerry Simpson men next
Saturday. And let US predict right
here, that the crowd in town that Gay
will equal if not exceed any gathering
we have had for many a day.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-15
a sure Cure for Piles

Itching Piles are known by moisture
like perspiration, causing itching VIII N
warm. This form as well as Blind
Bleeding or Protrud ing. yield at nee
to DIR. BosankO's Pile Remedy, W ict
acts directly on parts affected, abSorbs
tumors. allays itching and effects q
permanent cure. so cts. Druggists
or mail. Cirulars free. DR.. BosankC
329 Arch St., Philadelphia. Pa. Sold
by G. A. Hooper.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-09-15

AS the cool weather approaches, the
play season opens again. We have q
good opera house in Great Bend. ou1
people patronize good entertainments,
and there is do reason why we should
not have some good shows here. The
opera house management should be
careful to not book any and every
transforming outfit that comes
along, but should give us good. stand
ard shows.