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The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18
MIR DAvIDsoN's SAD DEATH.

terrible and in some respects mys.
ferrous accident occurred In Derby
whereby Franklin p. Davidson lost his
life. The train, New Haven freight
consisting of the engine and % freight
cars struck Mr. Davidson and killed him
1t stopped before reaching the depot, as
Is necessary TO comply with the law, and
then started at once as it was slightly
behind time. 1t had gone about 300
feet when the engineer thought he saw
| something on the track and at once re-
versed the lever and called for brakes.
A slight jar was the only evidence
that anything had been struck, yet life
had been crushed out, the engine and
five cars having passed over the body of
Mr. Davidson. The body was horribly
mutilated, both legs having been sever
| ed from the body, one arm and hand also
| were cut off and the skull crushed in.
| He was dragged or rolled over $50 feet
from the point where he was struck and
| portions of his flesh caught at every
joint of the rails. While he did not die
instantly he probably was not con-
sciouS after he was struck. He was
picked up and placed on strercher and
carried to the depot platform, where DR.
Beardsley, the medical examiner, who
had at once been summoned, held an ex-
animation.
The medical examiner exonerated the
train men from all blame in the matter.
The victim was 40 years of age and was
employed ut Griffin Brothers button
shop in Shelton, and boarded during the
week with William Gledhill, his brother
in law, on Main street, Derby, going to
BOtsford every Saturday night to spend
Sunday with his family, he having a |
wife and three small children at that
place. He worked as usual, that day,
had been to his boarding place, had sup
per and returned to Shelton, where he
met one of his employers and spoke with |
him. lie was on his way home and it
probably will never be known how he
came on the track.
1t is only Il few months since he was
struck and badly injured by a train at
nearly the same point as he was walk
ing toward home. He was good citi-
zen and very kind husband and father.
There were reports ia circulation
that the fatality was the result
of suicidal intentions on his part, but his
nearest friends do not place any depend
ence on this theory as they say he had
no reason for such thing. William
Gledhill, his brother in-law, says he
thinks that, thinking the train was to
stop at the depot, Mr. Davidson did not
realize his danger until too late to es-
cape, and that he was in the act of get
ting off the track when the engine struck
him and threw him under the wheels.
1t is an especially sad case as it leaves
family OF small children without sup
port or protection, the oldest being a
girl about seven years of age Anso-
ia Sentinel.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18
MERRY BOWLERS.

A team of bowlers from Sandy Hook
made up of the following: Messrs II.
Hard, F. l.. Curtis. George Taylor, |. p,
and J. NJ. Blackman and Van Mitchell,
have challenged a team from the Street
to play series of ten-pins. The teams
have played total of five games, OF
which Newtown has won two and Sandy
Hooks three. Newtown's representa-
tives are A. F. Clarke, r. II. Beers, c.
G. Peck, Frank Wright and p. E. Cliff.
They are having lots of fun out of it, but
rs yet the boys do not brag of their
scores.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18
HOYDEN'S HILL.

Miss Josie Wakeman is visiting at her
sisters, Mrs Perry's, at New York.
The France family consisting of MI
and Mrs John France, Mr. and Mrs Charles
France and daughter, have moved to
Bridgeport. They will be greatly missed
in the neighborhood.
+. b. Wakeman met with a serious ac.
cident last week while going to Bridge
port. In Stratfield his horse ran, throw
ing him out and severely cutting and
bruising him about the head.
Mrs W. I'll. Lockwood and Mrs Heze-
kiah Elwood, Jr., have visited at Mrs
Will Ferris, Greenfield Hill.
Mrs Fred Burritt of Long Hill has Wis
tied at her fathers, Bradley Banks.
Charles Bennett has been home.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18
NOTES FROM THE FAIR.

At the fair at st Rose, last evening, a
portion of the articles were rallied off.
The larger articles will be reserved till
Thanksgiving night. On that night a
panorama of Ireland will be given by
Rev Father Mulcahy of Waterbury, who
is an interesting speaker. Views of cit
les and interesting points will be given,
with a descriptive talk by Rev Mr. Mulca-
IL
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Mrs Rogers of New Haven has made a
visit at Sandy Hook, this weeks. She
teaches dress making by the French
scale system. Miss Dickey, at the Meth
odist parsonage, has taken lessons of her
and Is prepared to open school, next
week, to teach the fitting of ladies' and
children's dresses by this system.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18
CRANBERRY PLAINS.

Mrs Thomas Gregory moved to South
Norwalk, last Friday.
Thomas Gregory has sold the place
now occupied by his son, to MIR Lucas
who will take possession Immediately.
Mrs Raymond of Portchester, N. Y.
has visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs
Frank Fillow.
William Andrews has moved into Aus
tin Wilson's place at Shepherdville.
Frank Gregory and family will move
into Mrs Jane Smiths place on Newtowr
avenue.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

A club of II members has been formed
of the young people in the two villages,
who are to bowl once a week. These
bowling parties are proving very pleas
ant and are developing some good play
ers, especially among the young ladies
This party of bowlers are Misses Linsley,
Lulu and Hattie Glover, TAME Sanford,
Mary Warner and Mamie Blackman and
Messrs F. L. and II. Fl. Curtis, George
Taylor, Frank Wright, r. Ii. Beers and
Harris Clark.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

E. F. Sykes, an agent representing
George V. Hecker 81 Co., has been cook
ing delicious griddles to advertise the
Hecker flours in town, this week. The
first of the week he catered to the appe-
titles of Sandy Hook people at Warner,
Taylor & Curtis, and since then has
been at K. F. Hawley's in the Street
Mr. Sykes is one OF several men this COM
pany keep constantly on the road to ad-
vertise their flours in this manner.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

now leave Hawleyville, going north at
$40 a. m. and 5.28 p. M, on week days
and $50 a. M. on Sunday. Trains are
due to arrive at Hawleyville at $50 a.
M. and 3.57 p. m. on week days and $50
on Sunday. The corrected time table
will appear in our columns. next week.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

e. N. Ford, who has been one of the
operators for the New England road at
Hawleyville for some months, went to
New Britain on Thursday to take pos i
tion.for the same road. He is succeeded
at Hawleyville by Operator Doolin.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

A UCTION-Owing to a change in NV bus,
II ness ] viii sell the following 16 Yearlinas.
one pair of Oxen, one new mich Jersey Cow
one Farrow Cow, one Horse, one Colt coming
birmingham, two Meat Carts. one Meat Cool.
er, one Ok Cart, one Buckeye sfower FUSED
season., one National Hay Rake, one Square
box Wagon, Ploughs, Chains, Butchers Tools
ETC., etc. Sale to take place at subscribers
residence oE Botsford's Hill, Newtown, on
Monday November %, 1862, at 10 a. m. II stor.
my. sale to occur first fair day Terms made
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18
A NOTE FROM OUR MAIL.

Dear Mr. Editor: l wish to tell you that
| am very much pleased with the inn
provement you have made in THE BEE.
1t makes much better appearance and
is greatly more convenient.-[O 0. w.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

The Juvenile Temple started up, last
Friday evening, % being present. The
superintendent will meet the members al
her home, this evening at 7.30, for the
election of officers for the ensuing year
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

DOR SALE CHEAP-14 Horses and Coits.one
two-year-old horse colt by Town Talk, well
bletonian stock, well broken; one pair fine
bay horses, l5 IL hands, nice family team; sew
eral single drivers and few cheap horses;
one bay horse six years old, all sound and
gentle, for So The above mentioned horses
are at my farm in Brookdeld Centre and
will be home from November n until the 27th.
This stock will be sold at a bargain as start
for Canada after another load very soon
Come and see me- 20 minutes walk from de-
pot. w. A. BEERS, Brookfield Centre Conn.,
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

The county commissioners, j. W.
johnson of Bridgeport and w. S. Mead
of Greenwich, who were in session at the
Grand Central hotels Wednesday, grant
ed seven licenses for Newtown.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Edward Taylor of Sandy Hook went
to New York, yesterday, to inspect the
fine horses at the great show in Madison
Square Garden.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Free to everybody! Pancakes from Heck
er's buckWheat and griddle cake -four hot
from the griddle, Friday and Saturday at E.
F. Hawley's store; also hot coffee. Come in
and try it. All are welcome.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Conductor Owen Meehan of the New
England local freight, has been laid up
with sore throat, at his home at Hawley-
vile.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

+. M. Botsford has discontinued his
meat route through Sandy Hook and af-
ter December can be seen at the Sandy
Hook grist mill, where he will be pleas
ed to see old friends.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Miss Dora johnson and Miss Sadie
Minor spent Sunday with Miss Rebecca
Johnson
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

There will be Thanksgiving service
in st Johns church, next Thursday, at
1915 a. m, with sermon by Rev o. O.
Wright on the subject of "Politics and
religion"
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

j. r. Fians has left the Rubber factory
and is working in S. Curtis & Sons fac.
tory.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

The Aetna life insurance company has
paid, through the agency of M. c. Rodg-
ers, to the heirs of the late Henry Men a.
mara, $1,000, on policy held by Mr.
Mcnamara in that company just year,
and on which one payment only had
been made.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18
A CHOICE ENTERTAINER T.

The following entertainment was CIV
EN- at Nichols opera house, Wednesday
night, under the auspices of the local
lodge of Knights of Pythias. There was
large and appreciative audience. The
program in detail was as follows:
Overture, Eureka Orchestra
"How Girls Study" Anon
'The Convicts Christmas Will Carleton
Song, Miss Helen Bassett
1.-The Bear Story" James Riley
Song, L. Whitaker
aAunt Sophronia at the OPERA Anon
Selection, Eureka Orchestra
christmas Night in Quarters"
debating Society"
Song, l.. Whitaker
''The Sneezing Duet"
Selection, Eureka Orchestra
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Don't miss the musicale on Tuesday
evening. There will bean informal dance
after the entertainment, in which it Is
hoped that all the young people willjoin
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Amber sugar house syrup at Warner, Tay.
lor and Curtis
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Call at Warner, Taylor & Curtis and get a
package of Hecker's silt-raising buclxwheat
and Hecker's griddle cake flour, selfraising.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Bargains in white and red blankets, 75c and
81 per pair. Toweling, 4c. Flannel,5c. Con
t1nental & muslin, &c. Mems wool under
wear, 15c; worth 81. SOC quality for Soc on
Saturday at E. f. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Charles j. Blackman OF Hawleyvill g,
who was badly hurt in the accident, last
week, Is about, although looking some
what used up.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Another girl is wanted at fHE BEE Of
flee TO learn type setting. Apply at the
Office on Saturday or Tuesday.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

ii. l.. Wheeler has a house to rent at
s. per month, where Mrs Ryan has lived
for the past 10 years or more.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Rev William Brown will preach in the
Baptist church at Berkshire, next Sun
day afternoon at 3 o'clock, If the wealth
err Is favorable.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

has been off duty for few days but is
now better.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Rev Mr. Sherman of Bridgeport sup
piled at Trinity church, asst Sunday Rev
DIR Clark, also of Bridgeport, will sup
ply Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Choicest sugar house syrup, rock candy
drops and white clover honey at K. F. Haw
leY's.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Fred b. Hubbell, who has been i'll with
typhoid fever, continues to improve. He
sat up on Sunday for the first time.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Best line OF cheviot and flannel shirts and
underwear in town and at right prices at E.
F. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

lfyour flour isn't good, don't get discour
aged but try barrel of Christians superla-
tive at K. Ii. Beers 4 Co.'S.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Mr. Marcy is doing a thriving business,
selling fruit trees and shrubs for Glen
Brothers, nurserymen of Rochester, N
"
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

George Botsford has been taking APP
pies to Long Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

w. p. French Of New Haven, J. M
Ferris OF Stamford and @. Damon Of New
York, have been at Dicks, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18
WOLF PITS.

G. ii. HuIlbutt has been away on
pleasure trip.
Henry Wood has entertained his broth
er.
Mrs Ann Wildman is sick.
Lydia Hoyt is sick, but is on the gain.
Eddie Hoyt of Middlebury has been
with his uncle, w. F. Hoyt.
Will Brown has returned to New York
Orrin Platt and wife have been the
guests of w. III. Platt.
Mr. Bates has erected very nice mar
BILE monument to the memory of the late
Fairchild Morgan, in the cemetery.
Mrs Sherman has entertained her son
and family from Danbury.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Best bread, fresh every other day, SC loaf
also nice doughnuts I0c dozen at E. F. Haw-
ley'S.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Mrand Mrs F. III. Judd, who were mar
ried ut Bethel on Wednesday night, have
been ut Dicks, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18
POINTERS FOR HoUSEKEEpERs

Hecker's yellow sweet corn flour for sale at
Warner, Taylor & Curtis.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18
DEATH FROM EXPOSURE.

William Harmon was found dead by
the side of the railroad track near Car
ney's crossing, Monday morning, by Dam
iel Mccarthy, who was on his way to
work in John w. Green's shop ia Dan
bury. He at first supposed it was some
one sleeping, but on approaching. found
that life had departed FROM the body.
He hurried to the shop and Immediately
telephoned to police headquarters. One
of the officers was detailed to investigate
the case. In the meantime the body had
been identified, and brother, George
Harmon, sent for. Medical Examiner
Vile was also notified, and both arrived
soon after. After an examination, the
medical examiner gave verdict that
death was caused by alcoholism and ex-
posture, and gave the body of the dead
man to his brother. The body was taken
to the undertaking room Of "A. +. SAN
ford. The funeral took place, Wednes-
day afternoon, from his home in Wolf
Pits. Mr. Harmon was a plumber by
trade and was good workman. He was
employed by a. III. Dimond e Son. He
was about AZ years old. He leaves a
widow and one son.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Rev Mr. Linsley is in New York for
brief vacation.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Edward Beardsley is afflicted will
the mumps.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

A complete line OF ladies' black jackets fur
trimmed, at Warner, Taylor a Curtis.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

f. ID. Fallon has succeeded j. II. Reed
as operator for the Housatonic road al
Hawleyville.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

will be assisted by William Francis, the
well known black face artist; Frank Bill
lings, known as the human moeking bird
aud whistler, and Downing aud King the
sketch artists. The tickets will be plae-
ed on sale at the post Office.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Charles @. Peck has been in New Yorl
attending the horse show.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Cape Cod cranberries, white grapes, basket
grapes, oranges, figs, raisins and nuts for
Thanksgiving at e. f. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Mrs Michael Ryan has moved into the
house with E. w. Riley.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Fred and Hobart Curtis took in TIN
horse show at New York. this week.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Miss May Hoyt of Ridgefield has visit
ed her sister, Miss J. NJ. Hoyt at the
Grand Central hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

The ladies' prayer meeting will be
held, next Tuesday at 3, with Mrs Minor
and Mrs Middlebrook.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Ernest Sherman has assisted Hobart
Fairchild in gathering his fathers corn.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Three houses near Botsford stand un
occupied; something unusual.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Miss Katie Payne has taken position
at the Rubber factory.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18
Coughing Leads To Consumntinn.

kemp's Balsam stops the cough at
once.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

A new time table went into effect on
the Shepaug railroad on Monday. Trains
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Limited quantity OF California raisins only
&c pound at E. F. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Hecker's oatmeal at Warner, Taylor & Cur
it's.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Prof Writ, magician, will appear al
the Town hall on November 28. He
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

VIII give you great value with each pound
of baking powder at w arner, Taylor & Cnrtis'.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Children's short pant suits, ranging i'll price
from 81 % to Sc at Warner, Taylor & Curtis.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Go to E. f. Hawley's for your Thanksgiving
timber.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Wouldn't you like to have your feet warm
and dry and comfortable all winter2 If so,
buy pair of those cork sole shoes at II. III.
Beers & Co.'S.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

Newtown in said District, deceased.
The Court OF Probate for the District of
Newtown hath limited and allowed six
months from the date hereof for the Creditors
of said Estate to exhibit THEN claims for set
Element Those who neglect to present their
accounts properly attested, within said time,
Will be debarred recer<@ n. All persons in
debted to said Estatek auested to make
Immediate paymeff WILLIAM G-
HARD, Administrators.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

y One Horse Wagon. etc., ETC., House, Barn
and six acres of good Land. G. +, Dun
CDMBE, RotsfOrd,
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

| An Irishman, in explaining the politi-
cal tidal wave Wittily said, mckinley
put the republicans in hook, their time
ran out and he couldn't redeem them.
Wesleyan chapter No. 3449 of the Ep-
worth league viii give an entertainment
in Nichols opera house, Monday, the
2lst. They have prepared an excellent
program and are trying to make this
their first venture in this line, success.
| Tickets will be offered for sale by mem
bers of the league and at A. H. Di-
| mOnd 81 Sons store where the chart will
be at o'clock, Thursday night. The adj
mission will be 20 cents, no extra charge
for reserved seats. The program will
| be as follows: Piano selection, Prof
George b. Rogers; vocal solo, Walter
! Davies; recitation, Miss Helen B. Fair
child auto harp solo, 'Annie Laurie -
with variations, Ii. ID. Fry; recitation,
Miss Amy Crawford; tenor solo, Leigh
Whitaker; banjo solo, Prof w. Collins :;
duet, Walter Davies and Leigh Whitta-
ker; patriotic sketch, E. Plurbus Unum
trio, GOOD night"
The democrats had Notification, Mon
day evening, over Cleveland's election.
There was parade and lots of red fire
was burned. Many of the residences
were illuminated.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Ridge have the
sympathy of all in the death of their in
FAINT son, seven months old, which passed
away on Monpay. The funeral was held
on Wednesday.
The work of curbing South street, from
the railroad crossing to the corner of
Rlackman avenue, has been finished.
John Conlon of Plainville has been Wis
iting Leonard Lyon.
Capt James jenkins of Mt Vernon, n.
Y, was here, over Sunday.
Ii. A. Gilbert has completed the task
of filling in valuable building lot at the
corner of South and Henry streets.
G. G. Durant will build new block at
Fountain place, on the same site of the
block recently burned.
Nellie E. Middlebrook opened a class
in physical culture and elocution at the
Town hall building on Tuesday.
Miss Fannie e. Durant entertained the
young peoples wheel club and a number
of her young friends, last Saturday even
ing.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

no RENT-Large roomy House, one minutes
walk from depot. First-class repair a n
CURTIS, Stepney Depot, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

NEW BLACKSMITH SHOP-Started by me
IN in rear OF Plumb Brothers store. Am pre-
pared to do Horse and Ok Shoeing and Gen
eraI Jobbing OF all kinds. Shop formerly run
by ID. ID. Ward. a. +. M0FFATT, Trumbull.
Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18
MISS AMBLER-MR JUDD.

One of the most brilliant social events
of the season occurred on Wednesday
evening, when Miss Nellie e., daughter
of Hon S. S. Amber, and Frederick FL.
Judd were united in marriage at the
Congregational church. About 500 in
vitatons had been issued to the cere-
mony at O'Clock.
The church was handsomely decora-
ted with flowers and palms. William
Sherman presided at the organ. AT Il
little after 6 the wedding party reached
the church. They were proceeded up
the aisle by the ushers DIR Stratton
James Amber, Amos Schoonmaker,
George Hawley, and the bridesmaids,
Misses Mary Beebe of Brooklyn and
Alice Judd, sister of the groom.
The bride was Handsomely attired in a
dress of white Bengaline, with pearl
of tulle. She carried very handsome
bouquet of white roses and lilies of the
valley. The bridesmaids carried bou-
quets of chry santhemums. Rev Ii. l..
Slack officiated.
After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs Judd
were driven to the home of the bride
where reception was held. About 125
guests were present including friends
from Brooklyn, New York, Stamford,
South Norwalk and Danbary.
Supper was served by Mr. Brooks a
from Danbury. There was also
some very fine music to enliven the oc--I
casion. The house was quite deliberately
decorated with greens and chrysanthe-
NUNS.
Mr. and Mrs Judd left during the even
ng for Washington, where they will
spend ii few days. On their return they
will make their home in Bethel. They |
we're the recipients of many very hand
some and useful presents. The bridal
couple are very popular and have the
pest wishes of host of friends.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18
BETHEL.

George Banks is on the sick list.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

NOTICE. have this day discontinued my
In meat route. All bills due me must be
raid on or before December l, 1882. Bills re-
manning unpaid after that date will be put In
other hands tor collection. e. Nj. BOTSFORD.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

NOR SALE-A good pair of working cattle
L six years old. Inquire of FRED L. AID
ANS, at S. G. Nichols store, Stepney, Conn.
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nor SALE-One first class dark bay horse, I
L weight 1140. Also 25 tons of hay. Inquire I
of w j. DICK.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

NOR SALE-A new mich COW. E. v
T SWARTZ, Easton.
The Newtown bee., 1892-11-18

John Murphy has the cellar nearly