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The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01
CLEAR UP THIS LAND.

The town owns piece of land be- tween the railroad and Stratford avenue, which they should clean up from the brush and put in decent shape. If put in order it would bring good price if offered for sale, as it's location makes 1t desirable for some purposes. It is very likely that comparatively few people know of the fact, that the property in question belongs to the town.
 Rev William B. Walker, former rec tor of Christ church, preached to his old congregation, on Sunday last.
 During the gale, Tuesday morning, one of the turrets at the base of the steeple, of Christ church, was blown off and lies on the steps near the front en- trance.
 The stone for foundations for the new Washington bridge, is taken from a ledge, on the farm of the late Dea Treat Curtis.
 The Stratford gun club, enjoyed q shoot and clam bake, at the Lordship farm, on Saturday last.
 Rev Mir Shackelton, of the Methodist church, is enjoying vacation. Rev A.. ". R. Abbott, will preach for him next Sunday.
 Work is progressing rapidly on the Main street abutments, and timbers are being placed under the track at the King street crossing. preparatory to removing the gravel under them.
 William B. Bristol is the happy father of 2 bouncing boy, born last Saturday.
 The wife of John Beardsley, the we'll known mason, died after short illness, on Monday. The funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon.
 Druggist George K Wilson and fam- fly, returned from three weeks s trip to Ohio and Michigan, on Saturday. George says they had boss time.
 Miss Elsi6 Appleyard has returned from chicago wllers slle has been the
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01
A|!SP!|'ET|U|CK.

Mrs Edwin Hoyt q NorUalk E quite
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01
Bridgeport. Friday. september l. 1888. HALF PRICE
 FOR yxrc. na ratI.c DTvS CrA RT TTrupC

WOM FIN D hUSS A rLtOuhc. Is there woman who wouldn't like a pair of Russia lace Blncher boots particularly if at half price?
 You can have any pair in the store for half cid price--S5 to $2.50; $3 30 to S175; $2 russet goat Butchers for S1.25.
 Prices on mems russet shoes dropped Saturday--take any that remain for half, S2, 2.50 or 3 qualities now $1, 1.25 and 2.
 JOHN G. ROWLAND. 405 Main St.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01
STEVENSON.

2. good season at his summer school at New Preston.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01
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The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01
In New Haven County
SOUTH BRITAIN.
MIR PERKINs-MIss SMITH.

Married, at the Congregational par sonage, on the 25th, by Rev J. D. Smiley Henry Perkins of Southbury and Miss Hattie E. Smith of Bridgewater. We wish the young couple very bright and prosperous future.
The Newtown bee., 1893-09-01

F. Disbrow lost a young colt, last Monday morning. It fell and broke it's leg and was shot by A. W. Churchhouse in the evening.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03
The Wrong Turn.

Among the many stories told of alb
sent-minded people there is one about
the dreamy mother of young Ameris
can author. which is well authenticated
but seems almost incredible.
One evening when her son stopped at
the door OF her room on the way to his
own, to deliver Il message which had
been sent her, he discovered the old
lady in the pitchy darkness. holding Il
match under the cold-watcr faucet.
When She came to herself" in re-
sponsc to her sons hearty laugh, She
admitted that she had lighted five other
matches and treated item in the same
way.
II was thinking about something
else, she said, naively, ''and all knew
was that l had to turn something on
before could light the gas"
And then She added: Il don't think
it was such a queer mistake, after ALL"
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03

Endless patience is about the best
bait for fish, bat one western fisher
man declares that sugar is quicker in
taking effect. He found this ont acct
dcntally through dropping parcel of
sugar intoa stream. The fish gathered
around the sugar until it turned into
sirup, and then they fingered in the
sirup. Il went home" he said, land
brought back a line and hook. Then
tishcd. felt repaid for the loss of my
sugar, as | caught rs many good-sizcd
fish at that one spot as ever had
caught at one sitting before, and re-
solved to try the experiment again.
have done so, and it has always proved
very fetching indeed" OF course this
story is given for what it is worth
Small boys who are fastening to their
mothers kitchens with sugar are not
advised to stop on the way to test its
value as bait, suggests larper's Young
People.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03
vINToN.

Mr.. Love preached an eloquent ser.
mon on Thursday night a. the Presby-
byterian Church to large AMI atten-
tive congregation.
Miss Lucy Pedigo is sick
n. 2. Painter is in town.
Mrs. Montgomery. of Roanoke
visited the family OF Mr.. Giles Gum
yesterday.
Miss Lucy Brown, OF Bedford county,
who has been visiting Mrs. J. l.. Corell,
left for her home Yesterday.
Miss Johnnie Gum invited her Sun.
day school class to spend Wednesday
afternoon at the ''gunnery." She served
them Strawberries and cake, which the
little ones enjoyed very much. They
spent the remainder of the afternoon
playing croquet and other games.
Mr.. Henry Jones. OF Roanoke, visited
the family OF Mr.. w. W. BerB eley on
Thursday evening.
The Nine Stars, OF Roanoke, will play
against the Vinton team on the Vinton
grounds this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Cook, of Bon.
sack, are visiting their daughter. Mrs.
Mason.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03

5. II. CLIFFORD, New Cassel. Wis,
was troubled with Neuralgia and
hheumatlsm, his Stomach was dis
ordered, his Liver was affected 10 an
alarming degree, appetite fell away. and
he was terribly reduced in flesh and
strength. Three bottles OF Electric Bit.
ters cured him
Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, ILL.,,
had running sore on his leg OF eight
years standing. Used three bottles of
Electric Bitters and seven boxes of
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, and his leg is
sound and we'll. John Speaker, Catawba,
o, had five large Fever sores on his
leg, doctors said he was incurable. One
bottle Electric Bitters and one box
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him en-.
tirely. Sold by Christian 4 Barbee,
Drug Store.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03

CANTON, OHIO, June 2.-The catecnisc
question agisat.ng the Lutheran Cnurcn
Will not be settled by the present meet
ing OF the general synod. The revision
submitted y the committee was ob.
lected to on a number OF points, but de-
bate dlc not proceed beyond the matter
OF confession, The literal trans :ion
from the German Of Luther was reported
by the com mlttee, and objected to bs-
cause OF the probability Of misintern,e-
tation on lines Of Roman Catholic faitb
A previous version of tho book gives to
the subject very liberal and modern.
lied translation, which was substituted
temporarily. Tho committee will he
increased by tho addition of two activn
clergymen, who for tho coming two years
will conduct further rcvisions.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03
MOrtuaIy Report for May.

DR.. S G Staples, president of the
Roanoke board OF health, has com pleted
the mortuary report for tho month OF
May Thoro were 81 deaths, five of
which were still births OF the %, not
including the still births, IL were white
and 10 colored OF the whites II werc
malc and female or tho colored 4
were male and females. The deaths,
according to wards, were as follows:
First yard, white; Second ward, 9
white: Third ward, Il white and 6 col.
ored; Fourth ward, 3 white; Fifth
ward, . white and four colored. There
we're no deaths from contagious diseases
except ., one from dipthcria and one
from typhoid fever.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03

In the police court yesterday morn
ing fines to the amount of S44 were
assessed ami IS so was collected. j.. j.
Richardson was fined 81 for leaving his
horse unattended on the streets j.
r. Bryant, drunk and fighting, SIS; j.
w. Wrenn, swearing on street, IS; sgd
Scott, tresspassing on Norfolk and
Western, So; John Anderson, for COM
hitting nuisance in public place, SIS;
Henry Custer, drunk and down, $3.50:
ID. Grant, drunk and fighting. S.; S. Ii.
Sim 10 ons, drunk and fighting, S.; David
Ailitf, drunk and down, 50 so; Will JEFF
ferson sleeping in hack, 81; w. R.
Holsonback, sleeping in vacant house
and carrying concealed weapons, $40.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
Violators of tho Law WIN be summariIv
Punished.

'iolators of tho Law VIII be Summarily
Punished.
The attention Of tho public is respect.
fully called to the following extract
from acts OF assembly of Virginia, 1892,
chapter $40, paragraph 3.796, approved
March l, 1892:
cruelty TO animals: How punished-A pcrsop
VINO oNetrlnes, overloads, tortures or crnclIy
beats or Enthusiastically Injuries, Mains mutilates
or kliIs any animal, whether belonging To him.
sary sustcnsnce, iood or drink, or causes any OF
thc above things; or who wilfuliy Gets on foot
ihstiSatcs, engages in. or in any way furthcrs
any ACT OF cruelty to any animal or who hayinr
III CUSTODY msmcd, diseased, disabled or infirn,
anlihai anu abandoned such animal. ur leaves
suea animal; or leaves 1t TO die in public street
roau or pnniic place, or who STALL carry or cause
10 DC carried IN or upon any vessel or vehicle or
otherWlsc carry any animal in cruel or Thurman
manner, or 40 ~ to produce torture shall be
nncu not more than $50 for each ofren<e Be il
turthcr ehhctcu, hat the provisions OF / his act
may De enforced by any JUSTICE of the peace
IN citlcs' towns or counties where the
oncnsc Is committed. OF the offender may he
iouLd, anu every such offender shall have Nh,
ri.ht or appeal 10 the corporation court in
cities and county court in counties
rms act shall be In force from passage"
The public is respe ctfully requested
to report Any violation OF the above law
to the undersigned for prosecution.
DIR II RANNIsrEE.
Secretary of Roanoke Society for Pre-.
vention of Cruelty to Animals.
j. G. KNErr, Agent.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03
WHY He DIDN'T WRITE.
Teddy Had Como to tho Land Where Pom
and Ink Arc Unknown.

Teddy Had Conc to tho Land Where Pom
and Ink Arc Unknown.
II carn't understand it at ALL" said
his mother; "he' promised when he
went away that he would write once a
week, and send me part of his wages
once every month regular, and he's been
gone three months to day, and not q
word nor dollar-and me wantin'
everything in the world, and my boy
into the bargain. Why don't Teddy
writc?"
Its likely you'll be gettin' 4 letter
in the next mail" said her sy,n,,o-
thetic ncighbor, who had brought in
her own supper to share with the lone
y mother; they do say that no news
is good news. Teddy was n sober,
honest boy-hc hasn't gone wrong. YOU
may be sure of that"
But why doesn't he writc?" per-
sisted the mother; Il go down to the
general delivery twice day and in
quire for letter directed to myself,
and not line, though Teddy is the
only one have left to hear from.
And now why doesn't he writc?"
There's some good reason for it,"
said the ncighbor, land I'll tell You
what rd do. Write bit of letter to-
the postmaster in the town whore
Teddy went and make some inquiries
about the boy. Then if he's sick an
kccpin' it from You, the postmaster
will tell YOU all about it. And don't
forget to put a letter cover in addressed
to yourself, with the right duty on it
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03

An alarm Of fire was turned in veg
terday 81 l2:4l p. m, which WAS quickly
responded 20 10y the fire department.
The blaze, only 4 small enc, was in the
building occupied by Mr.. Thomason as
novelty shop on Commerce street
near the railroad. The flames were
soon extinguished, but not before the
stock and tools were injured TO the
extent o: about $3.50 which Is covered
by insurance. The fire is supposed to
have caught from the furnace of the
boiler and must have spread very
rapidly as Mr.. Thomason had been gone
only about ten minutes
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03
To Go Over the Norfolk and western.

Ii. Il. Plant, OF Atlanta, Ga, presi-
dent OF the Plant Railroad and Steam
boat system of the South and West
India Stands, will arrive here this
evening at 7:S0 oclocl, and. after re-
naming until morning, will go over the
coal regions in Southwest and West
Virginia, and thence TO Columbus, Ohio,
from which place he will return to the
South. He Is travelling in the interest
of the Southern Express Company,
which is largely under his control.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03
o's to make sure the man will answer

SOS to make sure the man will answer
it."
Thank YOU kindly. Will You drop
in and help me write the letter, for I'm
rheumatic and Il poor hand at writing.
since got SO deaf. Teddy has done
that for mc--blcss the boy"
Il will. then" answered the friendly
ncighbor. iii drop in early and bring
the ink with me; you can borry bit oil
Il PEN
1t was Il labor of love to the two
women writing that letter, which was
ill-spcllcd and blotted, but more pains
taking in its construction than any
presidents message that ever was
written. And would MIR. postmaster
Plcsc rite them noos of Teddy Loring"
That was the burden of it, and Il de-
scription was sent that was plain
enough and homely, too, from his
''broken-jintcd Fingure' to the Cow
liX over his forward" and his two blue
eyes that had no ''Squint atwixt Them
an hcvcn.'
The letter was dispatched, and in
due time reached the postmaster at
Seattle, Wash. lie read it and turned
10 his assistant:
Jim, what was the nainc OF that
young Teller that got caught in the
blizzard When he was trying to save
them settlers from being frozen-is
that it?' showing him the letter
That's the chap. He had his claim
e+n'l"d ont. aud was putting upa build
ing-a nice, friendly sort of fellow"
That's rough. jim"
Il should say so. He got the pncu-
mony hclpin' them strangers. and the
man he was working for see TO il hat
he was properly buried, but didn't
write To his folks back there, evident
enough"
I've got to answer that letter." said
the postmaster. ia ruthcr be licked"
''S'would l."
And that was why Teddy didn't
writc.-Airs. NJ. l.. Raync, in Detroit
free Press.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03
Now Try This.

IT Will. cost you nothing and will
surely do you good, if you have Cough,
Cold or any trouble with Throat Chest
or Lungs. DR.. Kings New Discovery
Tor Consumption, Coughs and Colds is
guaranteed to give relief or money will
be paid back. Sufferers from La Grippe
iouno 1t just the thing and under It's use
had speedy and perfect recovery Try
sample bottle at our expense and learn
for yourself just how good a thing it is.
Trial bottles free at Christian Il Bar
bees. Large size sec and 81.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03
Baseball To-day.

There will be u match game Of base.
ball this afternoon at 4:3O at the new
grounds of the Roanoke Athletic Club,
between the r. A. G. team and Il picked
nine, Of which w. X. Briggs is manager.
Manager M. w. Turner, of the Ath-
letic Club team. made every possible
effort to get the Lynchburg boys here
to day, but they were unable to come.
He hopes to secure the University Of
Virginia team at an early day. Ladies'
will he admitted free to- dav.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03
Conference Postnnned

The conference of the board OF direc-
tors OF tho 7. NJ. C. a. with State Secrc.
tary FL. o. Williams. of Richmond
which was to have been held last nigh,
at the rooms of the association, was
postponed until Monday night on ac-
count OF the president, w. S. Mechanic.
han, being detained at Lynchburg. Mr..
Williams will remain in the city until
after that time.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03
A Lady,s Watch Found.

D. IL. Cannon found ladies gold
watch in front of his place on Norfolk
avenue yesterday morning. The loser
can nave the watch by calling on Mr..
Cannon and proving property.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03

A telephone line is being placed be-
tween central Office in this city and
Bennett Springs, resort about nine
miles north of the city. The expense of
this enterprise is being borne by the
Bennett Springs Company and the line
VIII be com pl eted within a week
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03

NOTICE.-ALL TRAN.
AZ silent advertising must be
paid cash In advance, to save
cost of booking aud collecting.
Advertisements In the one.
cent-a-word column are one
cent for each of the first two
insertions and half a cent a
word for each subsequent In.
sertion.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03
Drama and Light Opera at the ACADEMY OF
Music.

Music.
The management Of the Academy OF
Music have just closed u contract with
the FORESTER Dramatic Company for
one weeks appearance at this popular
playhouse. The Forresters come with
splendid recommendations, and will
no doubt draw crowded. houses. Should
the management OF tho Academy receive
any encouragement they will follow
with weeks light opera. The
rorres'er Dramatic Company begin
their week on Wednesday night.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03
Bucklcn's Arnicn SnIve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulsers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
coTns and al skin oruptions, and posi-
Avoiy cures piles or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts.
faction or money refunded. Price, -
cents per box. For salc by Christian x
Barbee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03
wANrEp-M,sop,,1.AMEons
WANTED.

Tenants to occupy a hand
some brick store to be erected
at No. 20 Salem avenue $. w.
Building to be completed about
October Ist. VIII build to
suit reliable tenants. Applv
to WALTER ANDREWS, room
2o3 Terry building ss.u
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03

EAGLE dairy restaurant and ice cream
parlor, la Salem avenue. best tableser-
vice in the city. Breakfast, % cents;
dinner, IS cents; supper, %. Parties
served c. L. LUKENs, proprietor.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03

STEoTHER'S loduretted Sarsaparilla
quickly eradicates all blood poison from
the system. so cents q bottle at your
druggists.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03
BUSINESS NOTICES.

N APRIL lST WE DISPOSED OF
- our entire line OF fire insurance
business good will, ETC., to Messrs. w.
o. m1Clanahan Il Co., who will continue
the business.
Ihanking our patrons for past iavors
VIC would ask continuance Of the same
with the new firm.
DUPUY Il TALIAFERRO.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03

having purchased the entire fire in.
surance business of Messrs. Dupuy a
taliaferro, we would respectfully ask
LOT continuance OF their patron.
ago We are also agents for the North.
western Life Insurance Company OF Mil
waukee, Wis. Office for the present,
room No. 200. Terry building, second
floor.
81 BOD
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03

n MORGAN, THE SHOEMAKER.
Oe makes and repairs all kinds of
ooots and shoes at 104 Nelson street, ou-
poslte market house. Satisfaction guar
anteeo. l29Iy
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03
PROPOSALS.

SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
- at the office OF the clerk OF the school board,
corner Court and Eleventh streets. until June
room hrick school house according TO plans ana
specifications To be on Tile in tho office of Archi.
tcct r. q. Frye, law building, after o'clork
Monday next. Bids will he received on the house
complete ana also separately on the house, heat
ihg and plumbing. The right Is reserved To re.
lcc' an bios L. L. MILLER,
Chairman committee on supplies and hnilc
ing. i.ynchburg, Va, May ~, ls9S 5a3tf
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03

n OTICE-HAVING SEVERED OUR
business connection with Mr.. J. e
Mulcare on tho Goth inst. all moneys
que or becoming due and all bills pay
aole Will DO settled by c. b. or A. L..
Sibert. ID. BEAIE.s 60
May %, 1893
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03

M ANTED-TWO OR THREE UNI
w furnished rooms in southwest
portion for light housekeeping. Ad-
oress THOMAS, postoflfce box l0I, civ.
= ct. S'
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03

H. HlBARGER, PRACTICAL
1e matchmaker, specialist ON ane
watches, loo Jefferson street Record
ohee' 5 II In
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03

SrEolHER'S loduretted Sarsaparilla
purities the blood Fifty cents a bottle
Ask your druggist for it,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03

SEVERAL GOOD statesmen CAN
~ get good paying positions by apply
ing az once at the Thomas building,
next door to courthouse, Commerce
street. 5aOIw
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03
SUMNER RESORTS.
OCEAN VIEW HOTEL.

This well-known seaside resort, eight
miles by rail from Norfolk, will be
open June !. Surf bathing, fishing,
boating. etc. Terms reasonable. Ad.
dress JAM Els l.. WILLIAMS, manager,
Ocean View, Va. ; % cod 3m
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03
FOR SALE.

M e ARE STILL GIVING YOU THE
W benefit of a low fish market. Now
Is the time to get fish cheap. ODELL
BROS. 5oatf
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03

NOR SALE = FINE UPRlG at
Smith extra grand piano, cost 500:
viii sell it at a bargain. Address
PIANO, this office. ,l2
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03
AUCTION SALES.

{ An JUNE 10TH WE WILL SELL, AT PUBLIC
the following goods, now stored in our ware.
house, To satisfy storage charges, now pas. due
warehouse on Holiday street near Roanoke and
Southern depot
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03
-'----l-l--
w g ~ TED-HELP.

NM ANTED-A FIRST CLASS CAR
w riage painter. Address YANCEY
~ MORRIS, Culpepe-, Va. 5l0lm
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03
PROFESSIONAL.
BOARDING.

NXT ANTED-ROOM AND TABLE
w hoarders at ale Sixth avenue s.w
MISS MARY T.. RHODES. 52s1w
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1893-06-03

81 IDS Roanoke Brokerage and Storage Co.