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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1892-11-18
WESTPORT.
EVENTS OF A WEEK.

Quite a number of incidents of more
than ordinary interest have TRANSFERRED
the past week. On Wednesday morning,
before the early dawn, the ''boys" (some
of whom were two score years of age
who had heard the --latest returns" and
couldn't keep their joy bottled any long
er, pulled the cork and let it fly. The
result was large bonfire on the State
street bridge, which only added to their
enthusiasm SO that a barrel of kerosene
was pressed into the service, which fully
equalled their expectation and little
more, setting the bridge on fire. Even
the river was ablaze, the oil burning on
top of the water. The fire engine was
finally used to save the bridge from de-
struction.
On Wednesday night about o'clock, a
fire occurred in the store house on the
dock adjoining Beers Brothers grocery on
Main street. It's immediate discovery
and the very wet condition of the roofs
adjoining was all that saved the west side
of Main street from being mass of ru-
ms. The fire seems to have been of in
cendiary origin. A shiftless character
was seen coming from near where the
fire started and only few moments be-
fore it was discovered. He was arrested,
Immediately, tried the next day before
Justice McKenna and bound over to the
superior court under 5000 bonds. The
loss sustained by Beers Brothers was full
" covered by insurance and was adjust
ed by the companies on Friday.
The announcement on Friday evening
Of the dissolution Of the firm of Staples
6 Raymond, the lumber and hardware
dealers, was quite surprise to the pub
lie. The firm have been in business about
five years. This is one of the oldest bus
mess houses in the town, having been es-
tablished by Horace Staples in 1927. The
business has been conducted under sever
al Arm names at different periods, but on
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LONG HILL.

Mrs D. S. French is visiting friends at
Great Darlington.
Cards are out for the marriage of Miss
Laura Toucey and DR. Daniel Charles
DeWolf, on the 23d, at $50 p. M, at
Grace church.
G. E. Radcliffe is putting new machin-
cry into the addition of his factory.
The new street lamps that have been
recently put up, add much to the COM
fort of the streets by night. Those who
own lamps, should take the pains to
light them, as there are one or two lamps
that have not been lit this fall. Is it for
lack of interest, or are people too saving
of oil? If one would estimate, they
would be astonished to see how inexpen-
sive they are. If such owners are not
going to keep them lit, and will put
them into the hands of the village inn
provement society, they will be attended
to.
Rev Gustave Vets, former pastor
here, was the guest of Mrs D. S. French
on Monday last.
W. B. Coan has purchased new IRON
grey horse.
Irwin Coan is out with new lumber
wagon, built at w. B. Coan's.
e. w. Buckingham and wife Of Hun
tington, have been guests Of F. S. Shell
ton.
3. M. Beardsley has bought a new
wagon Of II. D. Gates Of Bridgeport.
G. Burghardt took the first and second
degrees in the O. U. A. M, last week,
and will take the third, this week. Many
more applications have been sent in.
The members in Parlor Rock council are
increasing weekly.
Miss Jennie Shelton has bought new
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Bridgeport, Ct, Friday. November 10, 1892.
IF you have trouble with boys !,
shoes, here's what is needed.
The two important qualities
for boys model winter shoes are
wear resisting and water resist
ing.
I've got them just right--had
them made to suit me. The
leather is best waterproof oil
grain ( Rice's with extra tough
soles. Made strong in every
part; can't rip or break 'em.
Won't wet through if half taken
care of. By far the cheapest
shoes in the end.
Sizes IL to 2. 81 rs; sizes 8 to
5 1-2, So.
Whatever the price, best pos
sible quality--that's the whole
secret of success with boys and
| girls shoes here.
JOHN G.. ROWLAND,
405 Main St..
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FAIRFIELD.

A horse belonging to Miss Mary Kip
pens died last week.
The supper at the Congregational
chapel proved successful one. About
$40 was realized by the supper and the
sale at the auction of what was left
over.
Father Coleman's house is being push
ed rapidly. 1t is a much larger and
finer building than the one destroyed.
Hans Peterson and family now occu-
ply one-half of the Lockwood house.
Mrs Jones is visiting at her mothers in
Alexandria, Va.
Charles johnson is visiting friends in
Torrington.
Miss Wetherbee is guest at Mr. More
houses.
The funeral service of the late Mrs
Ostott was held at her home. In the
absence of Rev Mr. Jones, Rev Mr. Childs
officiated. Beautiful floral pieces were
sent to the bereaved daughter from
friends. The interment was at Oak
Lawn cemetery. The public school was
closed in the afternoon.
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REDDING.

Rev A. B. Sanfords lecture at the
Methodist church was but thinly attend.
ed, which does not speak well for the in
tellectual tastes of Redding people.
Charles Sanford will close UP eide,
making soon. He has had most prosper
GUS season.
1t is reported that petition is in cir
culation to have saloon opened in San
ford Town. 1t is to be hoped that it vii
not succeed.
Mr. Clark, who came here from Brook.
lyn some years ago and purchased the
Huntington place, died on Saturday. He
left widow and three sons.
Clarence Rumble, not Reynolds as ap.
peared in last weeks BEE, is working al
the West End green houses.
Frank Wood, who has been at work for
Stephen Sanford, has gore to live with
w. e. Duncomb. Mr. Sanford has sup.
piled his place with German from
Bridgeport.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Larned are max
ing preparations to move to New York.
T. NJ. Ryan went to New York, Fri
day, to see Polander who has been
working for him, off to his native land
FL. S. Shaw is painting the piazza OF
Rev G. w. Kelly's house.
w. S. Bassett has made the rectory
proof against winter blasts by putting on
double windows.
Frank Sullivan is sick at home with
typhoid fever.
One of the most familiar figures in Red
ding and many towns of Fairfield county,
is Hasburger, the pack peddlar, who has
made his rounds for more than 40 years.
Notwithstanding his weary tramps, his
physical vigor seems in no wise abated.
Many trade with him for the sake of old
times.
Miss Annie Williams Of Couch Hill is
canvassing Redding and adjoining towns
for the Ladies' Home Journal. she Is
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WHITE HILLS,

Mrs Stiles johnson has returned from
months visit in Stepney.
Marcena Hubbell moved the remains of
Mr. and Mrs Orville Booth from the up
per to the lower cemetery, last week.
Hobert Hubbell is out with a new
horse and carriage.
w. French and @. Brooks visited
Bridgeport friends on Sunday.
Miss III. j. Peet has visited Mrs Ben
nett French for few days.
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Col Pope of Columbia bicycle fame is
doing great service for good roads. Just
now he is circulating petition for a
road department of the government SIM
liar to the department of agriculture,
"for the purpose of promoting knowl-
edge in the art of constructing and main
tanning roads; and that provision be
made for teaching students to become
skilled road engineers" In the letter,
which he is circulating, he says: 1.-THE
time has now come when the people are
thoroughly aroused to the Importance of
improving the highways. Let US all to-
gether endeavor to do something practi-
cal to secure better roads. The estab-
lishment of a road department, an insti-
tute of road engineering, and perma-
nent road exhibit in the city of Washing
ton, and a comprehensive exhibit of road
construction and maintenance at the
Worlds Columbian exposition would ac-
complish much in the way of practical
results" This is all very true, and if it
looks toward national and state aid in
building roadways, well and good. But
to expect the sparsely settled towns to
lay out extravagant sums for road build
ing, is simple folly. We want better
roads but the state and national govern
ments should aid the country towns by
liberal appropriations. Till this is done,
there will be little accomplished toward
permanent roadways.
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sTRATFoRD.
A FIRE-oTHER LIVELY NOTES.

The Leavitt residence narrowly es-
capped destruction from fire, early Sun
day morning. Mrs Leavitt aweke be-
tween and O'Clock and found the
house full of smoke. She Immediately
called up James Leavitt, who found the
timbers under the parlor hearth just
ready to burst out into blaze. with
the assistance of two or three of the
neighbors the fire was put out, but not
before the family were we'll frightened.
A smell of smoke had been noticed for
day or two previous but examination
failed to discover it's source. The dam
age was about $3.50. 1t was a very mar
row escape from serious confiogration.
Plenty of canker worms are found on
the elms.
Edward Burritt is the president of d
new club named the Mohawk, composed
of young lads, and Henry Stage is vice
president.
The rain has filled up the wells and els
terms about town which were very low
for this time of year.
The Osceolas play the Eagles on
Thanksgiving morning.
William Stevens is nicely settled in his
new house on Stratford avenue.
The Misses Downs of Milford, who so
successfully conducted dancing classes
here, last winter, will begin this seasons
lessons, next week.
Morgan Freeman is slowly regaining
his health.
The Eagles hold their first assembly on
Thanksgiving eve.
Mrs Melville Curtis is seriously ill.
Rufus Buddington is slowly improv-
ing.
The many friends of Builder Ed Os-
borne will be pleased to know he is rap
idly improving after the operation for re-
moval of a cancer in his breast.
Stiles Judson ST., and &. I'll. Peck are
the newly appointed health officers.
Repairs and improvements have been
made on the Wheeler homestead in New
Lane.
The funeral of the late Mrs Samuel S.
Booth was attended at her residence on
Main street on Saturday afternoon. She
had been a resident here for many years
and enjoyed the respect and confidence
of her neighbors in a high degree. Two
sisters and brother survive her. The
remains were inferred in Union ceme-
terry.
Otis Curtis has been quite ill with the
grip.
doc Butler, a driver in the employ
of Liveryman Philo Osborne, while re-
turning to the stable, Saturday evening,
from carrying a passenger, was run into
by some one driving in the opposite di-
rection. His wagon was upset and he
was thrown out, but received no serious
injury. He landed on his head.
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MONROE.

Ambrose S. Hurd is home from trip
to New York.
Marshall Beach has received a car load
of coal at Monroe station and tits already
all sold.
Jessie M. Wheeler has returned home
from weeks visit at J.H. Brewster's, at
Shelton.
New Milford.
The carpenters have finished at st
Peters and all is ready for the decorators
Town Clerk Nichols family have the
mumps, which are quite prevalent here.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1892-11-18

Our farm department, modest though it
is, is evidently appreciated by our SUBJ
scribers, judging by the word we have
received. Original contributions will be
welcomed by THE BEE. Already several
manuscripts have been received, unsolic-
tied. Give us practical points, in a
brief, condensed style.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1892-11-18

Charles S. Perry, the jeweler, who left
town some time ago, has returned and
has made satisfactory arrangements with
his creditors. He has resumed business
again at the old stand on Main street
The democratic jollification was
held on Thursday evening of this week.
The water company have completed
laying their pipes and have this week
been testing them and the big stand pipe
The electric lights have all been put in
place. and as soon as the large dynamo
arrives, work will commence in earnest
Irving Stone has accepted a position
with d. A. Salmon in his dry goods
store.
Bishop Williams will be at Trinity
church on Sunday, January Is.
The annual harvest festival of the
Methodist church was held in the church
parlors on Wednesday and Thursday
evenings of this week.
Miss May E1wood is visiting relatives
in Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mrs Theodore Keller and Miss Jessie
M. Keller have been visiting friends in
Brooklyn, N. Y.
The State street bridge is being re-
planked by Thomas Glynn and men.
Mrs Charles L. Hay of Dubois, Pa, is
visiting Miss Edith Jones.
The Church of the Assumption is
holding a 10-days' fair in the opera
| house.
| Compo engine company is to hold a
reception on Thanksgiving evening.
Herbert Williams is visiting friends in
Brooklyn, N. Y.
Rev Mr. Mackenzie delivered very ell
oquent discourse on Temperance" at
the morning service at Memorial Church
of the Holy Trinity on Sunday.
Rumor says that a well-known slaoon
keeper of this place has lost his saloon on
account of bet on Harrison.
Friday of this week is the last day OF
the season that Lloyd Nash, will make
cider at his mill.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1892-11-18

When you come to make up your list
of newspapers for the year, don't omit
The BEE. A subscription would make a
capital birthday or Christmas present to
n friend.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1892-11-18
PLATTSVILLE.

The E. p. S. will meet at the residence
of Miss Allie Bright on Tuesday, Novem.
Der 30, at 7.30 prompt. All members are
requested to be present, as it will be the
annual election of officers. If stormy
the society will meet the next evening
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1892-11-18
EDITORIAL INK DROPS,

In the midst of plenty don't forget the
poor and unfortunate, is the burden OF
the preachers thought in the secular
sermon, this week, printed on another
page. And it's a good thought for us to
consider. What have we done at this
Thanksgiving season to bring joy and
comfort in homes that need sympathy.
Let not this annual festival pass without
some golden deed of love and mercy be-
ing silently recorded against our name.
And how about thanksgiving? Did you
ever reckon up your mercies? The AL
mighty has been very good to you, this
year. Let us not forget the source from
whence our blessings flow.
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TIE BEE is enjoying healthy growth.
Thrty-fve new subscribers were receiv-
ed in one day recently. Don't you want
to join the procession?
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TALES OF TWOCOUNTIES.
GREENS FARMS.
MISS BANKs-MR TAYLOR.

Nature wept sore at the nuptials of
Miss Martha Banks and E. j. Taylor on
Wednesday last; but never did more
interested and cordial assembly gather in
the Congregational church, as that which
greeted these persons on the occasion of
their marriage. Messrs Koran of Bridge
port and Whitehead of Green's Farms
united to make the church a bower of
beauty with their palms and chrysanthe-
NUNS and Miss Ophelia Taylor provided
some excellent music at the organ. The
church was brilliantly lighted and was
the picture of comfort inside. At7p. m.
Rev B. j. Relyea and Rev Henry Davies
took the seats provided for them on the
platform and at about 7.15 the contract
ing parties, proceeded by the ushers and
two maids Of honor came down the aisle.
The ceremony was brief and the newly
married pair walked back to the strains
of the wedding march. A reception was
given at the beautiful new residence of
the bride and groom. A large number of
friends congregated and partook of the
excellent collation. which had been pre-
pared. Among these were large num-
Der of Mrs Taylor's former associates
from New Britain. Amid showers of
rice the happy couple left for brief
honeymoon and will return to house
keeping during the present week. May
long life and happiness attend them.
Therprogram committee of the Mutual
Improvement society met on Tuesday
and drew up list of topics for the winter
season OF work. The season begins on
Wednesday with a social and address by
the president on 1.-THE intellectual life.n
BENJAMIN Fosters valuable horse has
met with serious accident which will
require him to rest 1t for six or seven
weeks.
A very pleasant social was given by
the Junior society Of Christian Endeavor
at the residence of Miss T. b. Wakeman
on Saturday After the usual prayer
meeting, games, etc., a supper was en-
ioyed. The little folks went home hap
py at about p m.
Rev Mr. Kingsbury Of Braintree, Mass,
spoke in the Congregational church, Sum
day morning.
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SOUTHPORT.
MR. sHERwooD's UNFORTUNATE ACC1-
DENT.

|
Oliver Il. Sherwood met with serious
and painful accident on Monday. lie
was shooting with Arthur Hull of Green
Farms. Mr. Hull shot at partridge and
the shot scattered. Two struck Mr. Sher-
woods right eyelid and one went
through the left eye. He was taken to
Bridgeport to DIR Wilson, who dressed
the eye and then he was brought back to
Southport, when his eye was thoroughly
examined by Drs Wilson and Hubbard of
Bridgeport and Osborn of Southport.
They failed to find the shot by probing
| for it. Twelve shot were taken from his
side. Mr. Sherwood's right eye is not in
jured and the physicians hope to save the
left one, but it is doubtful.
The Southport democratic corps and
the democratic club headed the Third
Ward club of Bridgeport in the large pa
rade of Friday in that city. Attorney
Wells marched with the Southport club.
The grounds around o. T. Sherwood's
new residence are being graded.
The card club was entertained, last
evening, by Frank P. Sherwood and the
Misses Sherwood
There will probably be a meeting of
the B. C. & M. r. club, Wednesday even
ing, the 23d. 1t has been the custom of
the club to give an entertainment the
night before Thanksgiving, and it will be
followed this year.
Hughes Dayton of Yale was in town on
Sunday.
The Misses Storm, who have been with
Rev DIR Guilbert, have returned to New
York.
Mr. and Mrs L. B. Curtis are visiting
friends in Delaware.
The democrats will hold a parade to-
night to celebrate the election of Cleve-
| land.
B. F. Buckley has put new roof on
his mill.
| John ShOrte was married on Sunday.
On Monday night he was serenaded by
the Cornet band of which he is a men,
ber They were given bountiful COLA
ton by Mr. and Mrs Shorte.
!
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G.. S. ANDREWS.
249 & 251 Main street, Danbury.

ly once, and then for a short time. has
the name of Staples failed to stand at
the head of the firm. F. NJ. Raymond
continues the business at the old stand
and w. G. Staples becomes treasurer and
secretary of the embalmers' supply COM
pany.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1892-11-18
SOUTH BRITAIN.

George w. Mitchell, who has been in
Kansas City and the West for seven
weeks, is expected home this week.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1892-11-18
STEVENSON.
MISS JESSIE c. DREW

Miss Jessie G. Drew was born May 16,
1875, at Newtown, just after the death of
her father, Rev. Edward A. Drew of
Lynn, Mass. Her mother, whose maiden
name was Jessie e. Bradley, sister of
Mrs Charles Ell. Briscoe, died when Jessie
was 10 years old. Three years ago Jessie
went to Thompsonville, Conn.,, to
complete her preparation for col
lege in high school, making her HON e
with her aunt. In her school life her
keen observation, close attention and
quick grasp of thought made her progress
rapid, and she had already become an ac-
ceptable writer on certain topics of spec
ial study, giving promise of early and
sure literary success. On a visit with
Judge and Mrs Briscoe at the home of
Rev. J. F. George of Portland, Me-, Jes-
sic was taken dangerously ill, Sept. 30.
After successful treatment for the acute
Inflammation first observed, uramia
was found to have progressed beyond
control, and d cath came, after great ago
ny, on Thursday, November 3. Her last
conscious words were the Lords prayer.
The family accompanied the remains to
the old home, where, on Sunday, Novem-
Der 6, the beautiful body was laid beside
the mothers, Rev. j. F. George officia-
ting. Rarely has death seemed more
untimely than this, taking away one
whose native abilities and growing &C
complishments had made her loved and
admired by all who knew her we'll. TO
her immediate family the loss is beyond
estimate; her schoolmates miss their
brightest comrade; the Sunday school
and the society of Christian Endeavor re-
call her happy faithfulness; and the
world is darker, though Heaven is bright
er for her going. Rev Mr. Dexter in
Thomps onville Press.
Miss Alice Bennett of Ansonia is visit
ing III. G. Lovelapd.
Mrs Ederich Goudy of Ansonia is visit
ing at John French's, also at F. Isbell's.
Miss Elite Sherwood is sick.
Frank Stowe and Miss Eva Noe visit
ed his mother, last Sunday.
Miss Annie johnson of New Haven
visited Charles French, last Sunday.
w. A. Bradley and daughter called at
the old homestead, this week.
George Calhoun and sister of Carmel,
n. Y, visited his cousins here, last week.
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upright piano, Lockwood and Evans
make, through G. E. Osborne of Step
ney.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1892-11-18
7Twouldn't

Matter much
to merchant whether or not his goods
and his way of selling got your atten-
ton, unless he had something to sell
that you might want to buy. We sell
many of the things that you need and
use every day in the year; and we
base our hopes of securing your favors
on the grounds that our good buying,
good selling, good location and good
service afford you advantages that
make it for your interest to trade with
us.
Crockery, Glass Ware, Plated Ware,
Lamps, Cutlery, Kitchen Fixings,
Stoves, Ranges, Furnaces, Steam and
Hot Water Heaters, Hardware, Paint
Glass, etc.
All purchases delivered at your near
est railroad station, charges paid, and
on purchases of SIS or more we will re-
turn car fare to and from Newtown.
c. S. ANDREWS,
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1892-11-18

aiming to get 500 subscribers and thus
obtain a years tuition at the Boston con-
servatory of music as a prize.
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ROXBURY.

Miss Frances Barnes has returned from
a visit at New Haven and Ansonia.
Most of the district schools close their
fall term on Friday.
Mrs G. c. Morehouse spent Sunday at
H. A. Hills.
Mrs Henry Bowles spent few days,
last week, with Mrs Bruce Hodge.
Mrs George Nc Lame from Florida, is
visiting relatives and friends in town.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1892-11-11
A WARNING-DoN,r USE BIG WORDS.

In promulgating esoteric cogitatlons or
articulating superficial sentimentalities and
philosophical or psychological observations,
beware of platitudinous ponderosity. Let
Your statements possess a clarified concise.
ness. compacted comprehensibleness, coaIe-
scent consistency and concentrated cog
ency. Eschew all llconglomerstions offiatulent
garrulity, jejune babblement and asinine af.
fectations. In trying tc impress upon Others
the superiority of the Wisconsin, Central
Lines, and why you and so many others use
this thoroughfare from St. Paul and Min
neapolis and Duluth and Ashland to Mil.
waukee. Chicago and points east and south,
it is not necessary to use jawhreakers. Let
your extemnoraneous descantiugs and nm.
preIneditated expatiations have intslIi.ibil-
ity and vcracipus vIeaciry. without rhodt-
montaie or thrasopical bombast. Sedulously
avoid all polysyilabic profuudity. psittace.
ous yacuity, ventril.qnal verbosity and van.
ediloquent vapidi.y, shun double entendres,
prurient jocosity and pestiferous profanity,
obscurent or apparent. In other words,
talk plainly, naturally, sensibiy. and truth.
fully say the Wisconsin Central Lines is
THE route. and that ends it.