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The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
A GOLDEN AVOIDING.

On Wednesday afternoon, January |, NJ r and Mrs philo Clarke celebrated the 5Oth anniversary of their welded life. lC was strictly a family affair, Mir Clarke preferring 1t so, and was gotten up by his daughters, Mrs l.. B. Booth and Mrs Flora Walker, who did not wish to see this anniversary of their parents long married life go by unnoticrd. About 20 relatives were present from Bridgeport, Birmingham, Waterbury, New Milford, Danbury and New York state. During the afternoon supper was served. The table was dressed in old gold colors and in the center was placed the brrdal loaf bearing the dates of lSl3-lS03, in gold leaf. Mir and Mrs Clarke were remem- bered with many valuable and pretty gifts. Fifty years Is a remarkably long married life, onlvattaincd by few coup les, but SO peaceful and happy has that of Mir and Mrs Clarke been, that their many Newtown friends would have been only too glad to have had an opportunity y of showing their regard and esteem for them. Several letters of regret were re- ceived from relatives not able to be in at tendance. TIE BEE joins with other friends in congratulations, and wishes for Mir and Mrs Clarke's continued health and happiness.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

Mr and Mrs Cogswell celebrated their tin wedding at their residence, one night last week.
 Ice 10 inches thick is being cut from ponds in this vicinity and Of excellent quality.
 J. N Hull lost one of tlis horses last week.
 l.. F. Judson and family have visited his brother, Rex G. W. Judson of Orange, l Mass.
 Messrs Smith and Booth butchered fine hogs for Henry Benjamin, weighing 1902 pounds.
 Druggist Smith has suspended in one of his windows. a magnificent specimen ot u sea gull, which was shot by Capt Cleavland, while crossing Long Island | sound.
 Mrs l.. Ii. Russell had slight shock, last Saturday morning. Dr Lewis has an naddition to his family, young daughter making her appear l ance, Saturday morning. ] The funeral of Morgan Freeman was attended at the Methodist church on Sat | urday last. He was consistent menl- | Der of that church and an active member of it's Endeavor society since it's organiz- ation. He was 3l years of age and leaves wife and young child. His father was buried a week before his own interment.
 Rabbits are quite plentiful and our sportsmen are having good sport hunt ing them.
 Oronoque lodge l. o. 0. F. has elected w. E. Peek, N. G; k. Boyd, V. G; ". l.. Wheeler, secretary, and William Blan- ney treasurer.
 It is reported that Will Russell has ty phoid fever.
 c. H. Peck and J. W. Thompson were appointed commissioners on the estate of the late Gideon Lewis.
 large audience greeted Rev Dr J. o. Peck at the Methodist church, Sunday morning. The reverend gentleman pre- sented the cause of missions, in so forc- ble and elegant manner as to get a subscription of over S200, for the cause he represents.
 The week of prayer is being observed by the Congregational and Methodist churches in union services.
 The library association have received a gift, from pr Poor of New York, the brother of the late Mrs De Witt, of her library. containing some very valuable works.
 W. NJ. Peek and family are visiting friends in Penney lvania.
 The third of the assemblies, in, Town hall, la-t Friday evening, was largely at tended, and was a+ pleasant an occasion as any given hy this popular club.
 The coal yaad received a cargo nf coal, last week
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
THE WEEKLY PRODUCE QUOTATIONS.

For week ending January 5, 1885,
 At BRIDGEPORT-Butter, choice creamery print 30a32c, choice creamery tubs 2sa30c, choice dairy 26a2Sc, tair to good 23a25c com : mon 200; factory cheese 1la12c, dairy cheese Sa9c, sage cheese 13a14c; fresh nearby eggs 37a39c; chickens, alive, 12al4c, dressed 1sa22c fowls, alive, 1Ial2c, dressed l6a1Sc; geese, dressed lSa20c; ducks. dressed 20a22c; calves, alive 7asc, d. W. 13al4c, lambs, alive 6c, d. W, l1al2c; sheep alive 5c, q. W. Sa10c; hogs, d. W. sas l-2c baled hay $i6al9 ton, loose hay $lsa2O ton; baled straw $l6alS ton, loose straw $17a l9 ton; potatoes s5a9ec bu; onions, red 70a75c bu, yellow S0a90c, white $l .25; winter squarh, per 1b. 2c; cabbage 3a5c each, red cabbage Saloc each; cauliflower 1sa2Oc each beets 75c bu; carrots 50a60c bu; parsnips 75c bu; tur nips 25a35c bu; celery S1a1.25 dozen; radish 2oc per dozen bunch; dried peas S1.75a1 90 bu marrow n beans g S5 bu, medium beans $2.15a 22O per bu, pea beans $2 2.25 bu; honey 12al4c lb; beeswaN 25a30c ID, choice Baldwin apples s25Oa3 bbl, fair Baldwins 2.25, choice Greetings $2.25a275, common apples $l 5Oa2 bbl, evaporated apples sa9c lb; cranberries $1a9 bbl; grapes 5a10c ID; buckwheat flour $2 9 per cwt; maple sugar, light Pc ID, dark Sal0c; maple syrup 75a90c gal. \
 At SOUTHPoRT-No. l white onions l-4c, no. red onions 2 12c, medium white onions Sc, no. yellow onions 3-4c: white pickles Sc, yellow pickles Pc, red pickles i-4c; carrots SOC; potatoes l-4a2 12c; small potatoes $l.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
BERKSHIRE.

Mir and Mrs Chester Hard and son from Ohio are visiting at their old home here.
 Mrs Charles Curtis entertained her family friends on New Years. There were present Mir and Mrs Warner aud daughter and Miss Ellen Demmng of New Haven, MT and Mrs Ezra Beardsley and son of Philmout, N. r., and Mir and Mrs Henry Lake of Brookfield.
 Miss Edith Minor accompanied her grandmother, Mrs k. Smith, to South Norwalk for few days visit.
 Bennett Beers was well remembered at Christmas time, receiving from friends, money and other substantials amounting to over $40.
 Miss Ruby Downs visited her sister in Bristol, last week.
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cartridges kpioded it is thought while
 ramming t in petition and the concuss- ion killedhim. He was native of New
 town, hafng been born, Christmas day,
 1884 mhaunton district. He was mar
 riea CMistmas day, 1867, to Phoebe A..
 Stannaefs of this town aud was killed just five days after last Christmas, which
 was the 25th anniversary of his marriage.
 iiehas travelled considerably, ,having been to south Sea islands, South America and other places. He was very patieut, thoughtful, kind hearted man and those who loved him most were those who knew him best. He was quartermaster of George E. Mcclellan post, c. A. R., of New York. The funeral was held from the Summerfield Methodist church, last Sunday at 2.30 p. m., under the auspices of Elias Howe post, c. A. R., of Bridge port. Rev o. F. Bartholow officiated, his text being, Watch, therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour where in the Son of Man cometh.'' The inter- ment was in Pembroke cemetery. An invalid wife and five children are left to mourn his loss.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
4 GOOD PLACE TO TRADE.

When you>visit Bridgeport, do not fail to call at Northrop's art and music store It is in the Library building at 3l John street, only few steps from Main. He carries large stock of blank books, stationery. toys and fancy goods; but his specialties are sheet music, folos, in- struction books, pictures and making frames to order. He carries large line of mouldings and if you leave your order on arriving in the city, can have the frame to take back with you. He has a large lot of odd frames that he is closing ont for less than the cost of the mould ing. He-sells all the popular music for five cents copy. Send for cata logue of 5000 pieces.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
SOUTH BRITAIN.


 In answer to Mr Perry's note of disagree rnent beg leave to correct my former cOm- munication regarding an electric railway. The line should read lis it unreasonable for the new line to be built on 2 side track where ever possibly practicable?" agree in every way with Mr Perry's views and much more might be idded in the same line Of thought with which I am sure our townsmen would all concede. I do not think it would cause an increased expense even in the first outlay Of construction, when the labor of breaking up a hard, long travelled road bed is taken into account, and the dif1i culty of siding the wire would be more than compensated by making it less liable to be in the direct path of teams when broken. I heard the remark that i've need never talk about an electric road when people couldn't afford to keep up their telR. phone connections,o alluding to the tact that the telephones are to be taken ont III Wood- bury, Southbnry and South Rritain- The truth is the subscribers are unwilling to submit to the increased eStortion of the company, the station here has to pay $75 per annum quart erly in advance and the company insists upon $25 more from every subscriber alo E the re miine making the cost to our station 500; When if the line was put up the people of the town furnished and placed the poles free to the l company, they have submitted to one ad- vance of $25, the original cost of cIiption was $50. Tie machine was an old one when placed here and has never cost the company anything except the expense of collecting their quarterly rent.
 The annual meeting Of the First ecelesiasti cal ss,ciety was held the last Wednesday in
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
THuMBULL.

MT and Mrs Arthur Burr spent Christmas in Ansona. $. M. Brnsmade has lost valuable new milch COW by getting choked with a turnip.
 News from Texas is that daughter has been born to Mrs Dr Gregory, formerly of this place.
 Edgar Clark entertained friends from Bridgeport and Shelton at Christmas time.
 MT and Mrs Sherwood Brinsmade and G. W. Shelton and wife spent Christmas with their mother ill Stepney
 Mrs c. E. Sherwood ot Hartford has visited her brother, W. 0. Beach.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
LONG HILL.

Invitations are out for the fifth anniversary of the marriage of Mir and Mrs Irving COan on January F. A pleasant time is anticipated.
 The union meeting held in Trumbull church, Tuesday evening, was well attended and a good interest manifested. Wednesday, even- ing it held at the Nichols Methodist church and Friday evening at the hail ill Long fill.
 Radcliffe Brothers are so busy they are working untilS D.
 EraStus RyaE is home. The mill he has been running has been sold and that throws him out Ot work.
 Miss Jennie Shelton is taking music lessons of Miss NJ. 5. Peck ot Bridgeport.
 The district school is having two weeks va cation.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
LYONS PLAIN.

Mrs Eli Wakeman of Bridgeport spent sev- eral days of the week with her parents, MT and Mrs c. W. Johnson.
 Mrs D. B. Provost went to her home in Eliz- abeth, N. J.. on Saturday
 Mrs Abbie Trowbridge and Miss Orr of Westport are guests of Mrs Mary N. Banks.
 MT and Mrs Edward Raymond of Silver Mine spent Wednesday at the residence of James A. Smith.
 F.W. Treadwell attended the wedding Of his cousin, in Bethel returning on Thursday.
 Born, a daughter to Mir and Mrs Elmer D Treadwell, December 29.
 Mir and Mrs F. E. Silliman and son, Floyd MT and Mrs Homer c. Godfrey of Bridgeport, were guests ot 5. k. Hoyt on New Years, it be- ing his birthday. The occasion was much en- joyed by all.
 pr Riker is visiting friends Tn Norwalk. He will soon return to Portchester.
 Rev and Mrs .Hamilton's reception passed off very quietly. Some to sat down to a well filled table. All wished them many happy returns of the day.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
BETHEL.
ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING

The annual meeting of the Congrega- tional church was held, last Friday even- ing at 7.30 o'clock. The officers elected were d deacon for six years, Charles Bailey trustee for four years, George c. Durant; deaconess for three years, Mrs Jnlia Beard; treasurer, William Beard; treasurer of benevolent fund, William Beard; treasurer of the poor fund. William Beard; church committee, Howard Ii. WoUdman, Stewart Kyle and A. w. Twiss music committee, George c. Durant. Mrs George II. Hickok and Miss Anna l.. Smith; ushers, George H.. Hawlcy, Leroy A. Stone, Howard Il. Beard and Charles II. Freudentnal. It was also voted to amend their bylaws so as to provide for an auditing commit tee. The committee appointed were Howard H. Woodman and Silas II. Hick- ok. It was also voted to adopt gas as the means of lighting the church, and steps will be taken to do the necessary piping to place the church ill readiness. The business meeting was prefaced with a collation.. consisting of sandwiches and various kinds of cake and hot coffee, which tended to nerve the people up 10 d feeling of good fellowship. Following the business meeting, those present were treated to fine musical program by members of the choir and others, assist ed by Prof William F. Sherman and H.. c. Hardy of New York city. Reading and recitations followed and remarks were made by different members of the society. The gathering broke up about 10 o'clock, all voting that the event had been a social success,
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
Tales Of Two Counies.
STRhTFORD.
CONGREGATIONAL SOCIETY MEETING.

loNAlS SoCIEJ1
 At the annual meeting of the Congreg- gational church society, held Monday evening, January ,, the financial condit ions of the society, was shown to be in excellent condition. The total receipts for the year, just ended, were $2,S30. The disbursements, including the pay ment of $550 on the floating indebtedness of the society, were $2, FPS, leaving a bal ance of $l02. The total amount, of in- debtedness, December 31, 1892, was $950 From the reports of the commit tee, there seems to be fair prospect of this amount being reduced, at least one half, the coming year. E. F. Hall, S. E.. Curtis, H. c. Evans, F. c. Beach, H. J. Curtis, c. w. Blakeslee, E.. Biakeman, J. W. Thompson and F R. Curtis, was elected committee for the coming year. J. w. Thompson was re- elected clerk and treasurer. A vote of thanks was given the old committee for their good management of the finances the past year.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
A SAD TRAGEDY.

One of the saddest and most tragic deaths ever recorded was that of Adoni- ram Fairchild, of Bridgeport, last Fri day morning, while engaged in preparing n blast at the bottom of the East river in New York. Mir Fairchild was the eheif diverof the dock department of New ' ork and in that capacity he had charge of the work of removing a ledge of rock at the bottom of the river, just off the dock where rhe great Inman liners come in. the object being 10 obrain B feet of water at low tide. About o'clock Fri. day morning, Mir Fairchild ent down with some dynamite cartridges to put in holes drilled the day before. One of the
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
A GIFT TO THE ACADEMY.

The Newtown Academy has received from H. R., and l.. B. Belden of the Home Supply Association of Chicago, d complete set of the ''Encyclopedia Bri- tanica, p volumes, handsomely bound. They have also given the Academy one 'iConcise Cyclopedia," one volume, and one ''Imperial dictionary" The last two books are valuable and handy works of reference. This splendid gift will be of great use to the Academy pupils and is deeply appreciated by Principal Cliff. The gift was made through the rector of St Johns, Sandy Hook, in whose control the eight shares of Academy stock, own ed by the Messrs Belden. Is placed
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
ASPETUCK.

Burglars entered the house of Miss Nettie Bradley, during her absence, taking carpets, bedding, etc, to the amount ot about $50. Q Edward Fanton, who has been sick so long at the Bridgeport hospital, has tar recover ed as to be able to return to his home in West on.
 Miss Frances Thorpe spent New Years at Burr Merwin's.
 Mir and Mrs Thomas Foster have returned home after a two weeks visit ill Long Island.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
HOYDEN'S HILL.

Mir aud Mrs F. B. Wakeman have vis- ited Mrs James Higby of Milford.
 There was a large skating party of young people at Wilson's pond or the 3d.
 Mrs Mary Lockwood has visited Mrs A. Jennings.
 Wibert Jennings has visited in Rye, N. Y.
 As F. B. Sherwood was coming from Bridgeport with his milk wagon, leaving his horse for a few minutes to visit the steam saw mill, he found on his return his horse over the fence fast. Consider able damage was done to the team.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
THE SANDY HOOK MAGAZINE CLUB.

The regular monthly meeting of the Sandy Hook magazine club was held at Glovers hall on Tuesday evening. Six teen members with their families now constitute the club, but it's influence is felt throughout St Johns parish. An interesting program of readings and so cial and Instrumental mu-ic filled out the evenings program.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
AN EXPRESS MESSENGER.

F. W. Wheeler of Monroe made quick time between his house and TIE BEE of munication for TIE BEE in his pocket, committed to him to mail by friend, he discovered his mistake at Q, ,23 d. m, yes ter,iay, harnessed his horse and stepped into this office at i0.0i o'clock. Not many men would go to SO much trouble to fulfill their engagements. The man agers of TIE BEE tender to hiu their hearty thanks
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
ORONOQuE-

MrsZ. C. Beard and son have returned from EastOn.
 Miss Bertha Clark returned to her school Tuesday, January & after weeks vacation.
 Mrs Abigail Tomlinson is in Shelton visi- ting her daughter, Mrs William Wilkinson
 The members ot Miss Myra Curtis Sunday school class gave her pleasant surprise on evening, December 26. About 15 were pI e sent and they lett as tokens Of their esteem a pair Of kid gloves and a handsome silk muf- fer.
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PRINCIPAL HARTLEY RESIGNS.

Principal Bartley has resigned his position in the graded school to accept a similar one, in the high school at Ames- bury, Mass, at an increased salary. Ii Is to be regretted that another change should be made. just as the school had gol into good running order. Prof Bartley has the confidence of the scholars and it was expected that the coming months would show excellent results under his management. A change now cannot helI but be detrimental to the best interes ts of the school.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
A CORRECTION,

Mir Editor: In my article printed Dec ember p, the printer made some errors which failed to give it the right sense. It should read, "In these days whenever God answers prayer by rescuing one per son sinking by disease, or steamer lad en with passengers in sinking condition In mid-ocean, the tendency is to find some thing or someone besides God to give the .glory to."-[ l.. B. Lake.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
MkRRLEDALE.

The report is that J. NJ. Snow and family are soon to move to New Preston.
 Miss Mary Huff of Stepney is a guest of Mrs s. H. Clark for a few days.
 Miss Eva Lewis spent the Christmas holi- days at her home in Worthwhile.
 Rev G. A. Alcott and his wife left Monday for his home ill AnSOnia to visit his parents this week. He did not preach last Sunday in the chapel in Lower Merryall on account of the severe storm in the afternoon.
 Mrs D. Platt who has been sick for some time is rapidly improving.
 Miss Annie A. Corning, who has spent some time visiting friends in Bridgeport is expect ed home this week.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
J. L. SANFORD SURPRISED.

John l.. Sanford had New Years par ty aL his house on Monday evening, sev- eral of his friends giving him jolly sur prise and left behind chem rocking chair and some silverware. About 20 at tendnd and enjoyed d pleasant evening.
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Great c;,le of Perfumes
 and Fancy Soap.

At about one half their real value. Great est offering of fine extracts, triple and toilet waters ever made. Stock includes Violet, Heliotrope, Lilly of the Valley, White Rose, Jockey Club, White Lilac, Ylang Ylang West End, Crab Apple, New Mown Hay, Lavender Flowers, Locust, Trailing Arbutus. All sizes and in elegant bottles.
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indebtedness for last years expenses and small balance ii treasury.
 The annual adjourned town meeting was held on Monday January }.
 Rev Charles Wells ot New Haven preached in the Congregation church, fast Sunday.
 Rev MT Smiley expects to attend the meet 1ngs on Wednesday and after through the week of prayer.
 S 5. Platt takes first prize in tobacco rais- Ing this year, in Soathbury, having marketed over two tons, netting him nearly $i ,000.
 C. F. Reed and wife spent Sunday with E. A
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
Affairs About Town.
MATTERS 0F BUSINESS.

J. Il. Jordan, master of dancing, re- spectfully announces to the people of Newtown and vicinity that a course of l2 lessons in the higher art of dancing will be given in the dining room of the Grand Central hotel, commencing Thursday evening, January l2, at s p. m. The tu- ition fee for the course will be $6, pay able in two installments, ope-half to be paid in advance and the balance at the sixth lesson.
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The young peoples dancing class held a social in Glover's hall on Wednesday evening, when they invited in their par ents and friends to witness the results of their past good training. Light refresh- ments of cake and lemonade were served during the evening.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

Mir and Mrs A. w. Bassett and A J. Smith joined Pohtatuck grange at reg ular meeting on Tuesday evening. There is to be a special meeting held on Saturday evening when it is expected more candidates will be admitted to the order
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nEDDTNGs

The article entitled "i'he Future of the Hill Academy" read at the closing exer- ci-eS of the Academy, should be credited to W. Barlow Hili, a former teacher, in stead of Miss Sanford d. reported in XNnr last issue.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
POINTERS FOR RoUSEKEEPERs

Man wants but little here below, but every body wants Streets or Heckers buclSwheat at R. H Beers X Co.'s.
 R. H. Beers Co. are offering some stun ming bargains in horse blankets and fur robes to reduce stock.
 Complete line of choicest groceries, teas and coffees. Choice Minnesota patent flour $5.25 per barrel at E. F. Hawley's.
 Best line of fur and wool caps, gloves, nit tens and fur robes at E. F. Hawley's.
 E. +. Hawley is offering some rare bargains in mems Hartford cali shoes at g., and ladies' goat shoes at $1. These goods are worth more than double. Come quick as there is only limited quantity.
 Call and examine the elegant line of fram ed pictures and easels at Taylor & McGran's. Prices very low. Also large line ot fancy chairs in plush and solid oak. Solid oak bed room suits and pillow extension tables.
 Nice line of rugs and the Bissell carpet sweeper to clean them with at Warner, Fay Tor < Curtis.'
 The latest tourist hat all the rage at Warner, Taylor X Curtis.'
 Nice New Orleans molasses and sugar house syrup at k. H. Beers & Co.'s.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

Mrs R. N. Betts, who has been visiting her son, Dr E. N. BrttS, ,Jr., at the Hook, for two weeks, returned to her home in N Uudbury on Tuesday.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
DEATH OF MARTIN HEATING.

Martin Heating, l7 years old, the son of John heating, died of diphtheria, last week Friday. He was sick only few days. The funeral was private and oc- cured oa Saturday afternoon at o'clock. The interment was in St Rose cemetery.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06
BRIDGEPORT.

Nils, Bertha Wheeler of PIanfield, N. J., is spending the holidays with Mrs French of Bridgeport. Miss Susie Beach gave chocolate tea in honor of her friend. Miss Wheeler of Plainfield.
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r.. j. Hall of Sandy Hook has put in q new Boyuton furnace for W. NJ. Key holds at Washington Hill and he and his men are now busIly engaged fitting up bath rooms with all the modern cOnven- fences. brick set range has also been added to the convenience of the house.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

Miss Eleanore Louise, daughter of Mr amt Mrs C. H. Northrop, is visiting with her grandfather, Ex Senator William N. Northrop, while her parents are prepar- Ing to move to their new home.
The Newtown bee., 1893-01-06

Miss Katie Donnelly of Bridgeport is spending the holiday weeks with her cousin. Miss Katie Mccarthy on Walnut Tree hill.
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Father Fox was in New Haven on Tuesday and brought nine-year-old girl from St Francis orphan asylum for Mrs Harrigan of Walnut Tree hill.