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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-10

COMPLETE assortment of correctly cen
~ tered LENSES for spectacles Specialists
prescriptions for compound lenses carefully
attended TO. ut II. W. WILDTS,
Jos north Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-10

A SK to see the "OTHELLO & DESDE-
N MONA TOOTH BRUSHES. The finest
quality of French manufacture. The two
brushes packed together in . handsome box
~ E.S. LEADBEATER !; SONS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-10

LIVERY FAMILY should have bottle OF
~ CHOLERA SPECIFIC in the house
price IS cents at LUNT x AL EMS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-10-10

COOKS IMPERIAL EXTRA DRY
v CHAMPAGNE quarts for sale by
H. C. WALLACE.
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National Pure Food Co.'S TOMATO
N CATCHUP and First Glass No AIh-
EREL for sale bv II. c. WALLACE.
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NEW FRENCH PEAS and MUSHROOMS
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DINT. Quart and Half-Gallon MAsoAs
] c. MILBURN.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28
DEATH OF MRS F. D. PERRY

Mrs Frances D. Perry died on Friday last at her residence in Southport. The funeral on Monday at p. m., Rev pr Guilbert officiating.
 George Hazen from Utica, N. Y., is working for c. o. Jellif & Co. He has moved into one of the cottages owned by Northrop Brothers.
 During the storm of Thursday nig h the high winds carried the empty barrels from Jennings dock, across to J. N. Woods, and broke out one of the large panes of glass.
 iting his friends. f
 A. Anderson anu family was in town last week.
 Rev J. Boswell's furniture arrived on the 22d.
 W. B. Meeker's land on the shore was badly wasted on Thursday last.
 The Sasco bridge was greatly damaged by the high tide on Thursday evening. Clinton A, Osborn's sail boat parted two of it's lines and was otherwise injured.
 The '. P. $. c. F.. of the Congregation al church will hold its consecration meet ing at s o'clock at the parsonage. Every active member is requested to be present. A business meeting will be held immed- a'ely after.
 Cyrus s. Bradley is able to be out again.
 John Horn expects to spend few days in New York during the naval display
 It is reported that Fred Diobrow has. bought the old Ryder place.
 Capt Ryder is going to Branford. Many kind wishes attend him.
 E. P. Parsons spent Sunday in Bridge port.
 The schooner, White Rock, arrived at her dock, Friday afternoon, after riding out terrible gale on the Sound. She was loaded and returned to New York, Saturday evening. Capt William Jen- nings has charge of selling the produce. The $. A FalcOner came in Saturday night and returned Tuesday evening with | full load.
 Changes will soon take. place at the grocery store of c. o. Jelliff & Go.
 pr Noltimier is out again and attend ing to business as usual.
 l.. B. Curtis naptha launch, Titania has arrived in the harbor for the season
 Capt Oliver H. Jennings has launched his yacht and is ready for business.
 Mrs Emeline Meeker, who has been quite sick for the past three weeks, was out again this week.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28
EAsTON.
TOWN TOPICS.

Miss Nellie Elwood returned, Friday to her home in Westport after weeks visit with Mrs Silliman's family.
 Mrs Helen Osborne of Stratfield, with her son, Louie,is spending few days at l.. N. Osborne's.
 Sickness prevented Rev Mir Bowles from holding services at the Episcopal church, Sunday afternoon.
 The last term for this year commenced Monday at the Academy, with one new scholar, Miss Fannie Downs.
 Peter Perry has sold all his cows to Eber Gould.
 Cole & O'Mara expect to ship another Car of horses, next Monday, and so be at Sherman's barn on Thursday. Thomas Cassidy commenced working on the dan, Monday.
 $. R. Wells has bought meat market in Elm street, Bridgeport, of c IN Robert son,
 J. w. Johnson and J. Field, trustees of the Staples fund, hold their annual meeting at Edward Hills on the Staples farm, next Saturday, April 29.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28
A FAITHFUL WORKER.

F. F. Johnson, who has so ably offici- ated at St Paul's for the past two and one half years, will close his labors here next Sunday. Mir Johnson will leave many friends here who will regret his de- parture.
 Mrs Sarah Nichols is again on the sick list and is quite poorly now. She has been quite we'll through the winter, con- sidering her advanced age.
 The family of M. J. Mallory, ,who have been living at MT Walkers for number of years, are to remove, this week, to Bridgeport, Mir Mallory being employed there. We are sorry to lose them.
 Mrs Joel Washburne and her grand daughter, from Bridgeport, have visited her daughter, Mrs Fred Botsford. Sidney Olin, our blacksmith, is to move from the place where he has lived the past year, to the house of Mrs Booth near the residence of H. 1. Brownson.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28
HATTERToWN.

Mrs David Summers is seriously ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs George R.. Parmelee. Dr Hill, the family physician pronounced it very serious form of grip. Her many friends hope for her speedy recovery. She is little better at this writing.
 Henry B. Penny is cutting circles CD on Lowell safety.
 Mir and Mrs II. l.. Bates of Ridgefield were guests of MT and Mrs J. w. Penny, last week.
 J. w. Penny has visited friends in Ridgefeld.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28
GREENS FARMS.
MIR DAVIES DISMISSED.

The meeting of the Fairfield West con- sociation met on Monday afternoon for the purpose of acting upon the resigna- tion of Rev Henry Davies. The meeting was called to order at 3 p. m. The con- sociation, after few minutes consulta- tion brought forward the following reso- lutions which I regret I can give only in vague and condensed manner, as they dealt MT Davie in such an honorable and eommendable manner. They expressed regret at being compelled to dismiss one who so ably fulfilled and discharged his duties as faithful pastor, good organ izer and one who possessed great intel lectuality of mind. He was acquitted with honor and highly commended for the work he had accomplished during his three years pastorate in Greens Farms.
 Rev Henry Davies has been invited to preach in Rev MT McNeille's church, Bridgeport, on May and possibly April 30. Many of his Greens Farms friends are looking forward with pleasure to driving over and hearing him.
 Miss Julia c. Hurd from Fairfield has spent few days with Mrs T. B. Wake man.
 Edware Bedford is having two fine ten- his dirt courts made, which will be glad tidings to all lovers of that outdoor game.
 Messrs Erwin and Henry Jennings are expected home from their western busi- ness trip at the end of this week. Miss Clara Beers spent Sunday with her parents, returning to her musical studies in New York on Tuesday.
 The many friends of Miss Cornelia El- wood will be pleased to know she is able to attend to her school duties, after an illness of six week.
 Mary E. Sherwood, child of Charles Sherwood, is suffering from an attack of the humps.
 Arthur Hughes from Bridgeport was in town on Sunday.
 Rev Mr Creadleman preached morning and evening in the church on Sunday. Rev Mir Wells appears to be looked upon favorably as the future pastor of this church. He is a young man and gradu- ates this summer from Yale.
 Miss Lucy Barton has returned from her visit to her home lin East Hampton and resumed her school duties.
 Mrs Mathers from Darien is making an
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28
THE TENNIS CLUB.

The tennis club is moving along in fine shape. The committee on grounds have engaged plot of ground of P. H. Skid more, below NJ. s. Otis, which has al- ready been plowed and narrowed. At an adjourned meeting on Tuesday night, Arthur s. Hawley was chosen collector. It was voted to make TIE BEE, "the ot- ficial organ,' of the club. An adjourn ment was made next Tuesday night. The admission fee for new members was placed at $2.50.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28
LONG HILL.

Frederick Tousey was at home, Sun- day.
 Ex-Postmaster A. A. Hall has been sick with the grip; also Mrs Frank Squinobal.
 Mrs John Starr has returned from Mrs Frank Hopson's in Stratford.
 Justice c. Dayton of Sandy Hook has visited his daughter, Mrs c. Hall.
 MT and Mrs Tracy Cunning spent Sunday with Mir and Mrs Granville Dun- ming. k. Middlebrook, with several men, has commenced to work the roads in this section of the town.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28
PLATTSVILLE.

Charles Bradley is staying at present with his father-in-law, George Burr.
 A. c. Acker spent few days, last week, with his father before beginning his excursion trip to the Worlds fair. He says he don't expect any more leisure time before next November.
 Mrs l.. N. Reynolds spent few days in Bridgeport, last week.
 Agnes Bridal has been at l.. N. Rey- holds, for three days this week.
 Mir and Mrs Ellsworth Andrews were at her old home, Sunday afternoon.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28
MR JOHNSON BUSY.

At the grist mill in South Center, w. c. Johnson and men have been hustling the past week. They have broken and cracked the large pile of Nova Scotia plaster, which has been stored there for the past four years, and expect to have it ground and sold by the middle of May, as there is large demand for it from other towns. He will have his corn and feed mill running next week. It has been closed all winter.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28
ASPETUCK.

A very entertaining sermon was deliv- cred, Sunday, by Rev J. r. Duinkerke, on "Systematic giving"
 Perry Meeker bought a horse, last week, of Cole and O'Mara.
 Henry Osborne and wife and Mrs Helen Osborne visited at c. M. Abbott's. J. J. Foster had the misfortune to lose fine COW, last week.
 Miss Edith Osborne has removed her piano from her Norwalk home to her uncle's E. K. Freeborne's.
 J. Gurman is doing carpenter work for $. N. Osborne.
 Wildman Couch has set out a peach orchard.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28
BERKSHIRE.

Mrs A. K. Smith and little daughter are spending several days at her fathers, T. Kenworthy.
 Howard Peck took trip to Watertown on his bicycle and called on an uncle there.
 Prof G. Stevens was through here, last week, and called on old friends.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28
BRIDGEPORT.
BETTER TIMES IN PROSPECT.

Many of the citizens of the city, feel that a change is coming to benefit them. The Bridgeport horse railroad company have purchased 50 new horses this week Five two-horse cars have arrived which the company put on. Each car will have a conductor. Passengers will no longer have to put their nickel in the slot Transfer checks will be given from one road to the other which will no doubt be appreciated.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28
WORK ON THE SHEPAUG.

A special train was run down the She paug road from Litchtield to Hawley- vile, on Sunday, bringing down a gang of men, who put new crossing frogs where the Shepaug crosses over the New England and New ' ork and New Haven and Hartford railroads.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28

extended visit zith Mrs Henry B. Wake. man,
 Charlie Bedford from Brooklyn spent a day or two with his grandfather, Fred Bedford.
 RobeIt Martin and family return from New York, May 15, and occupy their beautiful home.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28
DEERFIELD.

Miss Louisa Burr has returned home from visited with her aunt in Bridge port.
 Mrs T. B. Bradley and daughter, Clara, have visited in Black Rock.
 E. T. Burr and family and Thomas Bradley and wife and daughter attended the anniversary at George Burr's.
 Miss Della Jennings has been sick ]; also H. E. Dowd.
 Miss Laura has visited in Bridgeport.
 Born, a son to MT and Mrs Frank Will Hams.
 Miss Mary E. Banks entertained her brother of Bridgeport, Sunday.
 J. F. Morehouse has had carpenter work done by the Perrys.
 Miss Abbie Wakeman is having her house remodeled MT Jennings and family and Miss Wakeman occupying the brick house opposite, while the work is being done.
 The entertainment spoken of in last weeks BEE has been postponed for a few weeks on account of sickness.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28
A CAR DETAILED ON THE NEW ENGLAND

A freight car was derailed on the New England road at Hawleyville, Tuesday afternoon, delaying traffic for about 20 minutes. A switch was thrown between the wheels of a moving car, one pair keeping the main track and the other pair taking the switch track and turning the car around sideways.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28
HUNTINGTON.
PATRIOTIC SCHOOL CHILDREN

ftISiIS 5Ct1OJI-
 The scholars of Isinglass school have contributed their money and purchased a fine flag and soon a large flag pole is to be raised on the school grounds and then the stars and stripes will float from that school district in common with the other districts. When this one is raised it will make flags floating from four school houses in this part of the town.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28
Fairfield County News.
SOUTHPORT.
AT THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

AT THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
 March 19, the offering for the Ameri- can s. s. Union and the Connecticut 5. s. Association amounted to $46.5O.
 April 16, the offering for the American Seamen's Friend Society amounted to $3l.
 Next Sunday morning, April 30, the church will contribute to the support of th9 book and paper mission. At least $40 will be needed within the next few months.
 The members of the Y. F. s. c. K. de- sire to thank their many friends who helped to make the Columbian supper on April 6 gratifying success. The sum of $55 30 was added to the piano fund as the outcome of this entertainment.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28
All Free.

Those who have used Dr Kings New Discoy cry know its value and those who have not have now the opportunity to try it, free. Call on the advertised druggist and get a trial bot tie free. Send your name and address to H. E. Bucklen & Co.,, Chicago and get a sample box ef Dr Kings New Life Pills, free, as well as copy ot Guide to Health and Household Instructor, free. All of which is guaranteed to do you good and cost you nothing. At E. F. Hawley's drug store.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28

William Stilson is still confined to his bed. He has been sick three weeks. While loading wood he lifted too hard- and was complaining for two or three days when he had hemorrhage, which forced him to take to his bed.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28
Fairfield Taxes !!

TOLLECTOR'S NOTICE-Notice is hereby V given to the Taxpayers ot the To wn ot Fairfield that the Collector will meet tn em to receive the taxes on list ot 1892 of said Town of Fairfield, as follows: At the store o Bar zilla B. Banks, Greenfield Hill, Tuesday, May George Burr, in Stratfeld, Wednesday, May 3. from 10 a. m., to ? p. M.. aud at the house Of Benjamin B. Brothwell, from 3 to p. m., the same day. At the store Of Samuel Pike, de- ceased, in Southport, Thursday, May 4, from 10 a. m., to D. m. At the Town house in in Fairfield each day through the month of May, Sundays excepted, from 8. m., to p m.
 All taxes remaining unpaid after the first day of June, 1893, will be subject to an addi- tion of 34 of one per cent per month and be collectible part of such tax, and also the lawful ice and charges for collection. FRAN CHS M. PIKE, Collector. Fairfield, Conn.,, Ap- Til 3, 1893.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28
Affairs About Town.
ANOTHER BARN FIRE.

The large barn and COW sheds belong ing to Thomas Farrell, Brushy Hill, about one and one-half miles south of Newtown Street were burned Sunday evening. The fire was undoubtedly of incendiary origin, and is the third fire of the kind in that vicinity that has oc- cured within a month. The buildings were insured for $2O0. There were two tons of hay in the barn. The fire broke out about 9 o'clock.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28

The Davis orchestra has been secured and good time is expected
 Rev II l.. Wheeler of Sandy Hook supplied the pulpit of the Methodist church, Sunday, in the absence of Rev MT Merwin, who was in New York.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28

Ernest Hawley, son of William flaw ley, has been confined to his home by sickness, this week, and unable to attend to his duties, at A. B. Fancher's store, where he is clerk.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28

A. B. Fancher has put in new spice cases in his store and will make other improvements during the spring house. cleaning.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28
Our Market Reports. THE WHOLESALE QUOTATIONS. By Special Reporters of The Bee.-Bridge port Ansonia, Southport.

At ANsoNIA-Spinach $1 50 per barrel; eggs fresh l6c per dozen; corn 65c per bushel; oats 4Se; straw long rye $20 per ton; hay $1Sa20; lard nice 13 1-2c per pound; butter Canton creamery BOG; kale $1 50; lettuce Sc per head i; carrots 75c; onions old $1.I5, Bermudas $2 50 per crate; parsnips Pc lb; beets $2.25; cab bage Sc lb apples 375a4 .25, ,russets $4 green ings $f; potatoes $1. Report of H. Willard.
 At BRIDGGPoRT-Butter choice print cream, cry new BOG, choice creamery tubs new 30a.}5c' choice dairy 33a34c, fair to good 2Sa30c, butter SaI0c, sage 13914c; eggs fresh near by False; chickens alive yearling 12al3c, dressed 1sa22c :; fowls alive 1lal2c, ,dressedl5alSc geese dressed 2Oc; ducks 1sa22c, calves alive 6a6 I2c, W lIaI2c; lambs alive yearling 6a7c, d W l0aI2c ; sheep alive 4a5c, d W I0a12c; hay baled $17a19; i; loose $lSa20; straw baled $14al6, loose $17aIS; potatoes soc a $l onions red $2a2.50, yellow $2 .25a2 75 white $3a4 cabbage l0al2c per head, reds l5a20c; carrots 60; parsnips 60; turnips 25a30c; radishes 15a20c dog; peas dried $2 .25; beans marrow $2 .5Oa265 medium $2 .25a2 3O apples choice baldwins 50a3, tair $2 25a2 5O greenings choice $2.50a3, apples, common $1 .50a2 evaporated l0a1lc sugar light maple l2c, dark 10a1lc, syrup soc a$l per gallon While near by creameries in prints and solid packed are selling at soc per pound they are only supplied to irregular customers, and butter purchased on the New York market of equal quality is sold Tt 33a35c per pound.
 At SOUTHPoRT-From Simon Banks Onions white $4a4.5o, red $250 yellow $50; potatoes $2.50; carrots roc.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28
GREEN FIELD HILL.
AN EVENING SERENADE.

A company of young men gave MT and Mrs Simon H. Burr a serenade few evenings ago. Mir Burr immediately ap- peared on the scene and very cordially invited them into his pleasant home. He also favored them with some music on his violin. Mrs Burr being on the sick list, they soon left, leaving many con- gratulations for the newly welded couple. The serenaders wish to extend their thanks to MT Kicker for his kind ness in informing Mir Burr of their in- tentions. It certainly was very neigh borly act.
 Thomas B. Bradley is building a wood shed and horse barn combined.
 Mrs Maria l.. Keeler expects to visit her son in New York, during the month of May.
 Thomas Astle found his horse in Eas- ton.
 Misses Sarah and Lizzie Banks have visited their aunt, Mrs H. B. Banks.
 lAiS H. ID. OSutu Has SlSlLtu JtI DIOGu- CT.
 J. R. Howe of Brooklyn has just re- turned from Crescent City, Florida, where he owns very fine orange grove.
 Alkaline Hawkins has been quite sick.
 MT and Mrs Jesse Atherton of Bridge port are visiting Mrs Thomas Perry.
 Mrs William Crossman visits in Bridge port.
 Mrs Pellet, who has been living with Mrs H. B. Burr, has returned to Mt Yer non.
 MT and Mrs David Burr of Southport visited their nephew on Burr street. John P. Morehouse is having exten- sive repairs made on his house, the addi- tion of bay window and veranda. Per ry Brothers are doing the work. Sherwood Banks drives new horse. Mrs John Ferris has retureed from a three weeks visit in New Haven.
 Jesse Atherton and wife of Bridgeport have spent few days at Thomas Perry's. Mrs Frank Lockwood has visited in Danbury. The sewing society met at Mrs Beers last week and this week at Andrew Wakeman's.
 Miss izzie Ranks is with friandc in Guilford.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28

NOTICE-Is hereby by given to all, persons lS owing or harboring dogs they must regis Clerks office; all persons refusing or neglect ing to comply with this notice will be prose- cuted as the law directs.
 WILLIAM H. GLOVER, Se1ectmen
 TIMOTHY COSTELLO, of
 SMITH F. GLOVER, Newtown
 M.J. HOULIHAN, Town Clerk. Dated, Newtown, Ct, April IT, 1893.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28

The press room of THE BEE was in vaded by large number of the ladies at tending the W. c. T. U. convention here. Wednesday. Much interest was mani
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28
STEPNEY.

Thomas Clark has sold his oxen to George T.. Burr.
 A social dance will be held at Oliver D. Bennett's, Friday evening, May 5.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28

M. c. Mullane, agent for the New York and New England railroad at Hawleyville, spent Sunday in Hartford.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28

Mrs Campbell, wife of Superintendent Campbell, is recovering slowly from severe attack of the grip. She has been confined several days to her bed.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28

DUBLIC AUCTION-Will be sold at auction
 on Saturday, the 29th day of April, all the
 household furniture of the late Mrs Marcia Glover in Hanover District. Everything is to be sold from the cellar to the attic It con- sists of Bed Room Sets, Beds, Bedding, Linen, Cotton, Carpets Chairs, Tables, Stoves, crock cry, Tin Ware, Wooden Ware, Glass Ware Earthen Ware, Stone Furniture, several piec- es of Crockery over loo years old. A rare chance for brrgains. This auction will com mence at 10 o'clock a. m., sharp at the house in Hanover District, tor the reason that we have big days work. c. H. PECK, Auction eer, assisted by A. SANFORD.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28

George E. Mattegat bought a new horse in Bridgeport and will do his farm ing with pair, this summer.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28

The cream from Clover Farm cream cry, Newtown, is shipped to Bedding by express.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28

Mrs l. B. Goodsell is victim of the grip.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28

Born, on Friday, April 21, son to M and Mrs D. Reridon of Hawleyville.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28

Mrs Aaron Sanford returned on Mon day from weeks visit in New York.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28

c. A. Patrick of Hawleyville now makes his headquarters at Drew's hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28

Weston Hubbell has moved his family into l.. c. Gilbert's tenement house late ly vacated by F. A. Johnson.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28

Stephen Brennan, who has been quite sick with the grip, is improving.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28

THE WASHINGTON BRIDGE ON FIRE.
 Some miscreants, who seemed anxious to assist the board of publi, works in their work of fdemolishing the East Wash ington avenue bridge, set it on fire last Sunday night. It was discovered by two watchmen in adjoining factories and the fire was extinguished. Had it damaged the bridge the horse railroad company would have been put to a great deal of expense and inconvenience, as they have no rails laid on the Center bridge as yet.
 The double house on Iranistan ave- nue, owned by Detective Arnold, caught fire, last Monday afternoon. The fire was in he attic. The department quick ly responded, and the flames were soon quenched. The loss by fire and water will amount to between $500 and $400.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28

tested in the way the press ran of the papers.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28

Mrs Frances D. Perry died on Friday last at her residence in Southport. The funeral on Monday at p. m., Rev Dr Guibert officiating.
The Newtown bee., 1893-04-28

Miss Nellie Elwood returned, Friday to her home in Westport after a weeks visit with Mrs Silliman's family.