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The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29
Close of Long and Successful Career
 as a Teacher.

When in her 18th year, Mrs Emily A. Bennett left her pleasant home in Sandy Hook to attend the New Y ork Conference seminary at Charlottesville, of which Rev A. Flack was president. Her proficiency was such that, before the close of the first year, she was promoted as teacher in one of the departments, where she continued nearly three years. Here foundations were laid for future work.
 It is now nearly 9 years since she commenced teaching in her native vil- lage. Not one term of service has been lost during all that time.
 Many of those years, her school was large, notwithstanding much and pro- longed competition. No less than Q diff ferent teachers have come and retired from the field since she commenced.
 Owing to her unswerving fidelity to principle, some patronage has been de- nied her. She believed that the Holy Bible should have place and an inf1u- ence in training the young for respon- sible positions in their future life work, and no influence of gain could cause her to swerve from convictions of duty.
 Many of her former pupils are pleas antly settled in life and she has enjoyed the pleasure of teaching some of their children. Others have passed on to the Heavenly Country and numbers are scat tered up and down throughout the land, from whom she frequently hears pleas ant and appreciative words.
 Mrs Bennett was teacher of piano mus ic and the English branches in Mount h. stitute, Haverstraw, N. Y., two years be- fore she opened her school here and was invited to return, but, preferring to be at home and attend to the education of her nephew, the late Henry E. Tucker, she opened school here.
 After P consecutive years of teaching, the condition of her health and entreaty of friends influence her to relinquish an she has loved so long.
 Thanking her patrons for the conti- dence reposed in her so many years, the lst of February, 1892, she retires, hoping some others will reap as much satisfac- tion and success as has been hers.-TAn
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29
ROXBURY.

Methodist sociable at the parsonage, Thursday evening.
 MT and Mrs Willard Hodge of Bethel were in town, Sunday.
 Mrs David Barnes spent few days ill Woodbury, last week.
 Mrs Sturdevant is quite ill with grip. A drama, ''The Schoolma 'am," will be presented by the pupils of the Booth school at the Town hall, Friday evening, February 5. Cast of characters: Kate Bell, Miss Hattie Snifiin. Mrs Grump, Ida Gillette.
 Mrs Undertow, Jessie Ward. Marly. Mary Dyckman.
 Minnie, Cora Whitehead.
 Undertow, Hubert Minor.
 Cypher, Albert Buckingham. Trueblood, Fred Whittlesy.
 Johnny Grump, Burr Castle.
 Harmon, Robert Minor.
 James McWhack, Allen Hurlburt. All are invited.
 The ladies are making arrangements for leap year party.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29
SOUTH BRITAIN.

Miss Mary Welch of New Milford vis- it's Mrs A. A. Bennett.
 Miss Bennett and sister took trip to Waterbury, last week.
 One of the largest sociables of the sea- son was held at the hospitable home of Henry Mitchell, last Friday afternoon and evening. The ladies tackled two con- fortAbles and finished other bedding. Rev Mir Bailey was present, which added much to the pleasure of the company. With music and games, the evening passed all too quickly for some of the young people. There were 50 present.
 Miss Mary Perry has been spending two weeks with relatives in town.
 Mrs C. w. Mitchell and daughter Ab- bic have re ecently visited Mrs c. Squires ill Hartford.
 Miss Ada Averill is spending some time with d school friend ill Portchester.
 Owing to the severity of the weather, Tuesday, many of Dr Shove's old pa- tienJs could not attend his funeral. The doctor was an old practitioner and there will be many who will mourn his loss.
 Mrs William Williams is very sick with pneumonia at her brothers. Her sister, Miss Wentz, who is an excellent nurse, is caring for her.
 Miss Martin spent Sunday with Mrs b. NJ. Mitchell.
 The Junior |. F. 5. c. E. has A mcn- bers and is led by Miss Patty Mitchell, vice president of the Y. P. 5. c. E.
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BROOKFIELD.

Hiram Hawley of New Haven spent Saturday in town
 Charles G. Williams is ill with bilious fever.
 Born, January 20, son to Mr and Mrs Alexander Paris; January 21, daughter to Dr and Mrs J. F. Smith,
 Miss Libbie Kellogg will entertain a number of friends, this week Friday evening, with progressive whist party.
 Miss Clara Mead is visiting her moth- CT in Philadelphia.
 Cyrenius Peck is quite ill; Dr Smith attends him.
 Miss Phoebe Holly of Danbury visits Mrs Julia Skidmore.
 Charles Jackson has moved in with w. F. Wildman and will work Mir Wildman's farm.
 Charles G. Williams, who has been quite sick with a severe cold and fever, is improving.
 Samuel Sherman spent Sunday in New York.
 A whist party at the home of Miss Lib bic Kellogg, this week Friday night.
 Neither of the wardens were present at St. Paurs, Sunday, one being sick, the other out of town.
 Mrs Henry Foote is again quite sick i; has not recovered from his first attack of grip.
 Mrs Fred Beers is entertaining a lady friend from Brooklyn.
 Probably this week will see the great CT part of the ice crop secured. The quality is not as good as usual; from two to four inches is frozen snow.
 The contract has been signed with R. Geissler of New York for the decorating of St. Pauls. It was expected work would begin on Wednesday of this week. Mrs E. K. Smith is entertaining her sister from out of town.
 Julius Blakeman has contracted to fill some of the ice houses about town. He has already filled several with ice seven inches thick from Still river.
 Stephen Meaney attended the funeral of Deputy Sheriff Leonard of Bridgeport. Miss Jennie Richardson of Bridgeport was the guest of Miss Allen at Maple Lodge, last week.
 Born, Sunday, 24th, daughter to MT and Mrs Joseph Cartlege.
 Ezra N. Somers is slowly recovering from a months illness with grip.
 Earl l.. Stevens is laid up with humps. Miss May Supple has been confined to the house, but is slowly improving.
 A number from Brookfield attended the firemen's ball at New Milford, We'd nesday evening.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

The oyster supper and concert of San- dy Hook orchestra ill Glover's hall, last week, was grand success, netting about $20. The supper was we'll worth the quarter and the oysters were fine and plenty of them. After supper, the mem- bers of the orchestra assembled, with Rev MT Wright as leader and rendered a number of we'll known pieces. Misses Mary s. and Florence Warner favored the appreciative audience with a duet; |; also Henry Wright and sister Lucy. Prof c. s. Platt tested the tones of the new piano. All were we'll pleased and wish the orchestra success and another concert soon.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

This midland country, of which Chl- cago is the capital, produces 2,000, ,000,- 900 bushels of corn, 7O0,000,0O0 bushels of oats, 50,000,000 hogs, 28,000,0O0 horses, 30,000,O00 sheep; but in no case is the region producing within 50 per cent. of what it will be made to yield before the expiration of the next 20 years. Drainage will add new lands and better methods will swell the crops so that, for instance, when 60 bushels of corn to the acre are now grown, at least 100 bushels will be harvested.- Febru- ary IIarper's.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

A war between the United States and Chile would be like big boy in school tackling and whipping small boy and that, too, when the big boy began the Grouble-at least according to the small boy. The idea of nation of sixty mill lions of people going to war with a na- tion of two and a half millions. What neighborly feeling is there in one na- tion, by the buster of threats and din of war, intimidating another nation, espec- ially when they are sister republics on the same hemisphere? The attack at Val paraiso and insult to our flag was only half the story. Minister Egan had been hand and glove with the Balmaceda gov ernment and, ever since the Chileans had thrown off the yoke of tyranny, he had sheltered and protected the refugees of the overthrown governmental Rev Dr Walker ot Hartford.
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STEVENSON.

Mrs Nichols French is on the sick list.
 Hobart Booth and wife are better.
 Miss Lottie Radcliffe of Ansonia visits her sister.
 We have concluded that we have had cold weather, the last week, with the thermometer hugging zero, the wind blowing 40 miles an hour.
 Mrs George Cassidy of East Village had boy baby that weighed II pounds |; it lived only a few hours.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

Every arrangement is now complete for the concert and ball of Court Sandy Hook, No. 1852, I. o. F. of A., at the Town hall, Monday evening, February g, 1892. The celebrated Redgate's or chestra of Bridgeport has been secured and a choice program of music has been selected from it repertoire for rendition before dancing and at the intermission, which all lovers of instrumental music in town would do we'll to hear. Gallery tickets cost but quarter of q dollar, and every lady attending will be present@ ed with beautiful souvenir program, whether dancing or not. The supper will be at the Grand Central hotel, served in Landlord Houlihan's first class man. ner.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29
STEPNEY.

The school house at Lower Stepney is in need of several Improvements. The children complain of cold and the seats are the low long bench of ye olden time. Nearly all the scholars carry chairs to sit on in preference to the low bench. prominent member of the Baptist church and respected citizen, died, Wednesday, 27th, s3 years old. Funeral from his late home, this week Friday at D m,
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

Died, January 23, of pneumonia, after an illness of 10 days, Thomas Richard, Infant son of John R. and Fannie s. Peck. aged 10 months. The funeral was attended from the house on Monday ,25th, by Rev $. W. Delzell. All hearts were touched by the singing of chat sweet lit- tie hymn, "Jesus loves the little ones."
 "lf the way is wearisome
 And they long for rest,
 Then He bears them in His arms,
 Next His loving breast"
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BERKSHIRE.

Miss Melora Beardsley of Michigan is visiting Helen Beers.
 Mrs Frank Warner, New Milford, has visited her mother, Mrs William Minor. Mrs Eliza Richmond and son Sherman of Woodbury have been at c. M Mnor's.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

Dr Franks, the oculist and optician, who has been so successful here in suiting the eyes with his improved spectacles and curing diseases of the eye and ear, in- tends visiting professionally Hattertown, Berkshire, Hawleyville, Botsford, Taun- ton and the Glen. Notice will be given by circular.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

The leap year party to be given by the young ladies, February 3, promises to be a grand affair." The music will be furnished by IIe Dnnbury orchestra. The young ladies take this opportunity to invite all the gentlemen and hope to see them all there, as they promise d good time to all. Concert by the Orches- tra will begin at 8 p m sharp.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

''The British commentator to-day" says the Rutland, (Vt.) Herald, ''stum- bles hopelessly over words and expres- sions in Shakespeare which are still com mon speech in Vermont. Nowhere in the world did the older English survive The common speech here fifty years ago was that of Shakespeare's time, almost undafiled g
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

Now is the time for the young ladies to show that they appreciate the good times given them by the young men for the last four years. We hope to see all the young ladies with their "best" fel- lows and women with their. husbands en- toying the good time, February 3.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

The population of the North Atlantic Massachusetts and acknowledging New York as it's centre, is 17 7,40l ,000. The population of the Northern Central divis- ion, trading with Chicago, is g, 362, ,279. -[ Julian Ralph.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

A donation visit is planned at the Con- gregational parsonage, Tuesday evening, february 9; if stormy, the gathering will be Wednesday, 3d. Members of the congregation and other friends of MT and Mrs Delzell are invited.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

All teachers in NeWtonn, not holding permanent or year certificates to teach, are requested to appear before the school board at the Brick building, Saturday, January 30, 1892, at 10 m. Per order, -[William J. Brew, Chairman Board of School Visitors.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

In Chicago, one twenty fifth of the railway mileage of the world terminates and serves 30, 1000 persons, who find Chicago the largest city easily accessi- be to them.-[ Julian Ralph.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

Chicago la become the third manu- featuring city the Union and she is drawing manufactures away from the East faster than most persons in the East imagine.-G Julian Ralph.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

The Rubber is full of work and has commenced working evenings to keep the orders up. They received, last Fri day afternoon, by telephone, an order for piece of beltng 24-inch, Ably, 450 feet long, to be shipped, Tuesday. It was special belt with extra heavy cover and it required 8 gang to work night and day to get it off in time. It was shipped, Tuesday and weighed 23O0 hounds
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

A. C. Hawkins of Lancaster, Mass, told the Connecticut Pomological soci- ety, at it's first annual at Hartford, this week, that he considered the Plymouth Rock the best breed of fowl for all- around farm and market use.
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w. H. Hubbell is in the doctors hands.

The mother who does not teach her daughter to sew well enough to darn stockings neatly and mend undercloth- ing well has signally failed in her duty. -F Woman's Work.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

lay it down as general principle that Connecticut has soil and climate suited, on the whole, to grow as good fruits as any part of the United States. IT. s. Gold.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

a cold thud, Wednesday morning, bit ter blast from the frozen north rattling everything loose and freezing everything exposed.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

Mrs k. H. Smith and Julia were called to Plymouth, where James M. Webb, Mrs Smiths father, died on Sunday, 80 years old. Funeral on Tuesday.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

$. D. Croti'utt, foreman of the Rub ber's hose department, who has been quite sick, is gaining and is expected to be back at the factory soon.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29
DISTRICT OF VIEWPOINT, ss. Probate Court

DISTRICT OFNEWTOWN, ss. Probate Court U January 25, 1892.
 Estate of POLINE PLATT, late of Newtown, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Edward L.Goodsell praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate, per application on file more fully appears, it is
 heard and determined at the Probate Office in Newtown in said district on the 3d day of February, 1892, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon and that notice be given of the pendency of said application, and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same one time in some newspaper having circulation in said dis trict and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post in the town Of Newtown in said district. M. J. BRADLEY, Judge.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

Underlying the behavior of the most able and enterprising men in Chicago is this motto, which they constantly quot ed to me, all using the same words, "We are for Chicago first, last and all the time." To define that sentence is, in a great measure, to account for Chicago. It explains the possession of million in- habitants by city that practically dates it's beginning after the war of the rebel lion.-[Julian Ralph in Harper's Nigga zine.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

A subscriber would like to know if so- da ash can be used as fertilizer; if so, how? Will some one answer through the columns of the BEE.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

The "Hoosier Schoolmaster' is still selling at the rate of 5000 copies year, after having been 2l years in print.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

Don't fail to go in and look at those men and ladies' shoes that k. F. Hawiey is selling less than auction prices. Mems cali s shoes for $I 50. Ladies' g. kid shoes for $I. Wool caps 25c. and lots of goods at halt price.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

Rev c. H. Smith of Hartford is sick with scarlet fever, with which both his children have been afflicted. Vernon is better; Mabel about the same.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

New Spring goods are being received daily at E. F. flawlsy's. Newest designs in ging hams, seersuckers and ehambrys &c.,, l0c. and F lie. Best calicoos, fast cnlors, 5c new lot.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

Mrs J. A. B. Dresser was taken. Thurs day, to the home of her brother, Charles Shepard of Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

Humane Agent Middlebrook has al- ready found homes for two of the Whit tlesey children, recently taken to the county home.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

DISTRICT OF VIEWPOINT, ss.Probate Court. U January g, A. D. 1892.
 Estate ot WILLIAM MINOR late of 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 creditors ot said estate to exhibit their claims for settle ment. Those who neglect to present their ac- counts, properly attested within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons in debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to CHARLES E. MINOR, Administrator.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29
BRIDGEWATER

Mark Hatch continues improving.
 Next supper in guild room. first Thursday evening in February; man. agers, Misses Helen Sturdevant and Ella Kelley.
 Allie Keeler is in New Haven.
 The primary department of Centre school closed for week, owing to the illness of the teacher.
 Recent news from Denver reports H. D. Gillett improving in health.
 H. W. Treat has returned from Ruth erford, N. J., where he has been guest of Rev Dana Wolcott.
 Robert McEslin has d sick son.
 Born, Sunday, 24th, a son to John and Helen Randall.
 Mrs Charlotte Livingston is sick at her sisters in Brookfield.
 Ella Kelley takes the place of Martha Morris in St Marks choir.
 Both Mrs Egbert and Mrs Daniel Can field have the grip. ' All of E. S.. Canfield's family have been sick and Miss Helen does not im- prove as they wish.
 Mrs George Lyon is among pr Kings patients in town,
 Vhe ladies of st Marks continue im- provenlents in the guild room.
 Mrs Edward Wooster has class in painting
 Mrs (. II, Jessup's place is still closed.
 The blacksmith has Il rush of business Iust now.
 Mrs II. ". Treat Is recovering from q,,insy.
 II a druggist in Kalamazoo. Mich, had five customers, and four of them had dyspepsia and the other rheumatism, and he only had a dozen bottles of Cactus Blood Cure in stock how many would he have to order ill addition frnIn his wholesaler fo cure the lotg About quarter dozen 5. c. Bull, the druggist, al. ways hls enongh Cactus Blopd Cure in stock to cure his customers
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

Rev Mir Phillips of New Haven will not preach in the Congregational church, as announced, next Sunday.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

Newtown jurors drawn for the Super for court at Bridgeport: Michael F. Car mody, Thomas Lillis.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

Look at those card cabinets containing i've papers good needles and two dressing combs for l0c., worth 25c., ut F. F Hawley's
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TAUNTON.

Everything is quiet, this week, ex- cept the weather and all agree that that is quite brisk and cold enough, too. Cutting ice on the pond has begun.
 J. B. Fairchid has recovered and is able to venture out little on the warm est days.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

Choicest Florida oranges; good oranges, two dozen for 25c. White Malaga grapes, dates, figs, etc., at E. F. Iinwley's.
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DIsTRICT OF NEwToWN,s ,ss Probate Court

DISTRICT OF VIEWPOINT, ,ss. Probate Court IL January 9, 1892.
 Estate of WAIVER PLATT, late of Newtown, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Edward L.Goodsen praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate, as per 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 Sd day ot February, A. D. 1892, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place Of hearing thereon, by publishing the same time in some newspaper having q circulation in said district and by posting copy thereof on the public sign post in the town of Newtown in said dis trict. M. J. BRADLEY, Judge.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

The magazine club of St. Johns church will meet in Glover's hall, Friday even- ing, 29th.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29
nISTRICT OF FNEWTOWN,ssP Probate Court.
 E ,JanuaFyy JSq2

D January B, 1892.
 Estate Of MORILLA JENNINGS, late Of Newtown in said District, deceased.
 Tie Court of Probate tor the District os Newtown hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for set tlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time will be debarred a recovery Ali persons in immediate payment to c. H. PECK, Adminis- tratOr-
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HUNTINGTON.

Juror dHsWn far the Superior court, selatl (, Blakrman, Gideon N. Wakelee,
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RESTRICT OF NEWTOwN, ss. Probate Court

nISTRICT OF NEWTOWN, ss. Probate Court U January g, 1892.
 Estate of JAMES KEENAN,, late of New town, in said district deceased.
 The Administrator having exhibited his ad- ministration account with said Estate to this Court tor allowance, it is
 ORDERED-That the 9th day of February 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 Administrator to cite all persons interested therein to ap- pear at said time and place, by publishing this order in some newspaper pub ished in Fairfield county and having a circu- lation in said District and by posting copy on the public sign-post in the town of New town where the deceased last dwelt. Attest NJ. J. BRADLEY, Judge.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

The wife of ex-Town Clerk c. II. Peck is very sick.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

EA-Sheriff Aaron Sanford is recovering from illness.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29
nISTRICT OF VIEWPOINT, ss Probate Court Tor

Estate of HOPESTILL HULL. late ot New town, in said district, deceased.
 The Court Of Probate tor the District of Newtown@ hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof tor the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for set tlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time will be debarred a recovery. All persons in debted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to ROBERT A. CLARK Exerutor -
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29
WOODBuRY.

Died, Sunday, of pneumonia, Dr Har- mon Shove, 6S years old.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

An eIegant new line of Ilamburgh edgings, 4c, to 5oe. yard, as E. r. Hawley's,
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

Ladies' prayer meeting, next Tuesday, with Mrs II. l.. Wheeler.
The Newtown bee., 1892-01-29

Rev Mir Delzell will hold service at Hawleyville, next Sunday at 3.