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The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
NEW PRESTON.

Watson Cogswcll is still confined in doors and his grocery store has necessar- fly been closed for three weeks.
 Mrs II. w. Brown has rented and caus- ed to be filled Watson CogswelHs ice house in this village besides renting a building for the same purpose of k. II, Beardsley, so as to have a bountiful sup ply for her use in the manufacture of ice cream during the coming summer and may be able also to supply some here with ice who usually need to buy.
 The choir rehearsal was held at J. NJ. Ford's in Marketable, last Saturday even ing Chorister sherman COgswell hitch ed his oxen Go a large wagon and con veyed all who desired to attend down and back in that novel and old fashioned way. They got back here about mid night.
 Hon C. r. Lyman was in Hartford three days last week.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
Fairfield County News.
BLOOMFIELD.
BEERS NEW STORE.

Henry s. Beers moved into his new store, Tuesday and the Iron Works peo- pie again rejoice of having a store built better than the old one, which was de- stroyed by fire, last fall. The old build ing, known as the Beers store, was built by Mrs Henry Beers father, about three years ago. Mir Beers had it remodeled, which made it very convenient. Mir Beers took pride in making it neat and attractive. The new store is built after the model of the old one, with still great CT Improvements. A new postoffice cab inet, made by Yale and Towne, is a du- plicate of the old one, and Is in the front of the store. At the rear of the store is Mir Beers private office, shut off by ca thedral glass windows, which can be opened or closed as desired. From the main store to the right, doorway leads to the store room. Up stairs a partition runs through the middle of the building. Although the village is small, it can boast of having one of the best equipped stores; yes and far better than majOri- ty of the city stores.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
DEATH TO ERYSIPELhS.

nor was given at St Peter's church, Sun- day evening.
 The young people of the l.. and L. society danced. Friday evening.
 Exceptionally interesting Epworth League services were held at the Metho- dist church, Friday evening, last week.
 Leroy Glover, well known in the circle of the BEE readers, goes to New Orleans.
 A soldiers memorial window was placed in the new Baptist church, last week. The design is emblematic of union and of the final destruction of slavery in our republic. It was designed by Mrs Hub- bard, wife of the pastor. Funds were raised by popular subscription.
 George B. Sherman has bought what is known as the Reilley lot on White street, north side, west of the bridge.
 The United social club held socia and ball, Saturday night.
 It is said about 800 attended the spar ring exhibition that came off at the Opers house, Thursday evening of last week.
 There is hitch in the trolley system of railroad. The city government hesita> tes to adopt it.
 s'Union defenders day" is new one anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lin coin. Rev Dr Simmons preached to tn, Sons of Veterans and the G. A. R. pos on "Character building," Sunday. 4 crowd at the church.
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Litchfield County News
ROXBURY.
DEATH OF MRS O. s. rrRRELL.


 Mrs Oliver s. Tyrrell, who was taken suddenly Ill, last Monday, passed from this life on Thursday at 8 o'clock of heart failure. Her sickness was so short that friends and neighbors could hardly realize that she had gone. A brother hearing of her Illness walked upon the Ice from New Preston on Thursday, but reached her homo to late to see her alive, She was a good wife and mother. The grief stricken husband and children have the deep sympathy of all.
 On Thursday of last week Henry Nal lett fell upon the ice and dislocated his hip, the combined efforts of Drs Pons and Grswold was required to replace it. He Is doing as well as could be expected d Mrs Donald Forbes and Mrs William Beardslee are improving. We hope soon Go hear of their complete recovery.
 Services were held as usual on Sunday evening In our hall, and was well attend ed. Lenten services will also be held at the same place on Thursday evenings at 7.30 p. m.
 Sutler Brothers of Chicago have a number of men employed in asserting tobacco in the building of A. l.. Hodge X Son.
 Mss Mil''o Fowler and Ernest Tyrrell, who were here through the illness of his mother, have returned to Waterbury.
 ". B. Seward was in New York, last week.
 Mrs Howard Smith and son of Shef- field, Mass, are in town.
 Mrs G. W. r. Leavenworth is expect cd home from Colorado Springs, this month.
 Harvey Thomas and brother have gone to Iowa, intending to return with horses. The Mutual Improvement society met with Mrs Edwin Leavcnworth, Monday evening.
 Mir and Mrs Walter Thomas gave a large party in honor of their daughter, Ethe's birthday.
 A large party of skaters were at $. R. Percy's rink, Thursday evening.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
EASTON.

James l.. Clark met with an accident. while loading wood,a log falling upon him.
 Mrs J. l.. Clark and little daughter has been visiting friends in Long Hill and Bridgeport.
 Sherwood Adams has visited his mother in Bridgeport. v
 Philo Hall, who has reached his 87th year, is very sick. He has been deranged some time and his recovery is consider ed very doubtful.
 Miss Alice Burr is with her sister. Mrs Henry Osborn, who has had an attack of grip.
 James Ward, who is living at E. Banks for few weeks, went to his home in Bridgeport, Saturday, and found that burglars had forced an entrance into his house during his absence. Only a few things had been taken, but the thieves had several articles piled togeth- CT, probably expecting to take then, but were frightened away.
 Justus Sherwood has new two-horse power Empire cutter.
 Wakeman Bradley spends few days with friends in New York
 5. R. Wells expects to start his meat wagon through his former route, about March l.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
THAT BRIDGE AGAIN

The storm, on Friday, carried away the Low Bridge on the South Britain road which had been somewhat weakened by the former floods. A large tree caught on 1t and this, combined with the ice rais- cd it from the foundations. When last seen, it was floating on the angry waves of the Housatonic, and is probably among the debris at Zoar bridge. The loss of the bridge will be quite an inconvenience to South Britain, as the mail is carried over this road three times each day, be- sides large amount of other travel There Is talk of rebuilding the bridge further up the stream and laying out a new road which would improve the grade and largely avoid the inconven- fence resulting from freshets.
 On Saturday, Kings Daughters cir cle was formed. Mrs w. G. Lathrop is the leader; Elma Stevens secretary, and Jessie Lewis, treasurer.
 On February 22, the ladies of the Con- gregational church will give an oyster supper, in the church parlors.
 Mrs Charles Roswell is i'll.
 A large number of guests were pres-
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
HUNTINGTON.
WHITE HILLS.

John Hanlon is in a very precarious condition, having suffered relapse.
 Little Jessie Gerard, who has scarlet fever, is convalescing. Her mother has had entire charge of her and has kept the other three children in quarantine, so that there is no fear that this dread dis ease will spread.
 Miss Carrie Curtis has recovered from the humps. Miss Jennie is still suffering with the same complaint. .:...
 John Tomlinson has been very ill from the effects of vaccination, which caused blood poisoning. He is better, however, and able to be out. 'e. .e.
 Miss Carrie Curtis goes to Bridgeport, this week, for a few days visit.
 Mrs Stiles Johnson is visiting at An drew Curtis' in Stepney. ,. -
 William Lee has given up business in Shelton and is in business in New Haven, going in every day. sses-.s+.s
 Mrs Nelson Tomlmson is afflicted with rheumatism in her shoulder.
 The young people had fine time at the church sOciab1e held with MT and Mrs William Jones, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
ADJECTINES WANTED. .

We need new set of adjectives to de- scribe the successive DanbuIy entertain ments. Each deserves the choicest words and after several descriptions words fail, unless old ones are brought in and dc second hand duty. If one could invent an entirely new list of descriptive words he would be hailed as d literary benefac. tor and cover himself with glory. The Red Mems demonstration, Friday night last week, was, in it's kind, companion piece to the Knights Templar few nights before, and deserves many of the choicest adjectives. The hall was decor. ated by the same professionals that trim med it for the Knights. It was q pro- nouneed success. Everything was first class.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
HAPPENINGS OF A WEEK

Proposed happenings for the present week: Monday nighttime Shields Guards ball in Wildman's block; Concordia mas querade, (German)a at Cosmopolitan Park Sons of St George masquerade al Armory hall; the Wheel club sociable and dance; valentine cobweb party at d private residence; benefit for the Universalists' new church edifice; Rob- ert Emmett by the Excelsior dramatic club, Tuesday evening for the benefit of the hospital.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
PLATTsYILLE.

Miss Agnes T.. Peabody of New York was the guest af Miss Fannie Bradley, last week.
 About 70 attended the sociable at Bright's hall on the 9th and spent very pleasant evening.
 Charles s. Seeley spent last Sunday with his parents.
 Mrs E. G. Hallock has had Dr Prophet from Bridgeport to doctor his horse, which has been sick.
 Miss Agnes Seeley is with her aunt, Mrs William Sherman.
 Mrs s. H. Case has returned to Mrs Wilson's.
 Watson Reynolds spent Sunday with
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
STEPNEY.

Although the improvements in the Methodist church were not quite com pleted, the afternoon services were held upstairs, last Sunday. Next Sunday, Presiding Elder Wing will preach at ll.3O a. Ill. Elder Wing is a man of rec ognized ability and we confidently pre- dict full house. Don't stay at home for little rain should the weather be in- element. All the Improvements will doubtless be completed by then and the church will contain one of the handsom- est and most tasteful interiors of any church in this vicinity.
 The new cash register at B. Hawley's attracts considerable attention and many nickles.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
GOOD HILL-BRADLEYV LILLE.

Charles Salmon lost valuable horse, last week, caused by kick from G. w. Bradley's horse, breaking it's leg.
 On Saturday as Charles A. Adams was about to harness his horse, he received a kick in the side, which knocked him down and injured him severely.
 Edward c. Janucey had the bad luck recently to cut gash in his knee. [. Frank Ferris and family attended the funeral of his sister, Maude, who was burned to death at her home in Green wich, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
FURTHER THONGS FROM zoAR BRIDGE


 The ruins at Zoar Bridge were visited, it is said, by between 2000 and 5000 peo- pie before , o'clock D. m., on Sunday, and they were constantly coming and go- ing until dark. The telegraph poles were down and a man with an instrument appeared to be taking messages. Artists also took views. tappeared like a scene of death and desolation not d sound Was heard except now and then voice speak ing, but no crashing of ice, no murmur of water. One could scarcely conceive how it could have been done, the water being on Sunday 10 feet below the bridge. Crest blocks of ice lay against the banks. perhaps two feet thick and l5 t. 20 feet square. The river was strewn with beams and trees. A large kettle and pumpkin were seen floating; pair wrecked house of Mrs Nichols French. Very many thoughtful men agree that the bridge would not have heen much, if any, injured, if the responsible parties had sawed off the blanks, as they were advised strongly to do. It was thought then that the pressure would lave only raised and swung the bridge out and then it would have settled back. As it now is. some of the needle beams and irons are bent and broken, blanks torn up, a tower injured somewhat. Some say il will cost nearly a thousand dollars to fix it, others not so much. The river road to Birmingham will be impossible till the ice melts.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
In New Haven County
WATERBURY.
YIELDING NOTES.

Architect k. F.. Benedict is making plans for new building on the corner of Sou h Main and Mill streets, for l.. w. Cummings. It is to be four stories high of brick and wood and 1t will con. tain stores and tenements. It will have a frontage of 3s feet ca South Main street.
 Architect Joseph A. Jackson has made plans for residence to be built at Naug- atuck for Frederick lily. It will have stained shingled exterior, hard wood floors, mantels, etc.
 Architects Hill and Griggs have mace plans for double house at Ansonia. for E. w. Webster. The basement will be of brick and the interior will be nicely arranged for two families 1.-The Week. lV Record
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
DANBURY.
A REAL ESTATE DEAL.

Sam Harris has sold his four-story brick block, corner Main and Liberty streets. John H. Fanton is said to be the purchaser. Harris will continue his bus mess there for the present. The sale probably was something in the nature of an exchange, he having bought a prop erty in White street, heretofore in the pos session of John H. Fanton and 5. C. Hol- ley. Thts latter is on the north side of White street, between the New England depot and the bridge.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
ASPETUCK.

AsPETUCK VOTES FOR MIR DUINKERKE.
 The pulpit of Center street Methodist church was occupied, last Sunday, by the presiding elder of the district, Rev c. s. Wing, who delivered an excellent ser mon before the large audience that had assembled there. After the discourse he presided over the fourth quarterly conference, and, at the conclusion of the general order of business, the members of the conference, on motion gave their pastor, Rev Dlr Duinkerke, a unani- nous invitation to return and serve them for the third year.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
PATRIOTISM. .

Sunday altogether was day of patr- otism. American patriotism, or genuiLe e Americanism broadly understood, is d page in the volume of Christianity. Lib erty, universal brotherhood and progres. sion, the underlying principles of our re- public were certainly propounded by the Great Teacher. Christianity is the char ter of Americanism.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
SOUTHBURY.
HIGH WATER ON THE poMpERAuG

HIGH WATER ON THE PONIPERAUG.
 The waters of the Pomperaug have been so high during the recent heavy rain, as to flood the meadows near it's banks and making more than one of the low bridges uupassable. Flood bridge on the South Britain road has been com Dletely destroyed
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
DEATH OF THOMAS RADCLIFFE.

Thomas Radcliffe, one of our leading manufacturers and the head of the firm of Radcliffe Brothers, died after about two months illness, on Thursday of last. He has been successful business man and was very much esteemed by his fel- low citizens. The funeral was largely attended on Monday afternoon.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
NEW HAVEN.

MANAGER BuNNELL's ENTER PRISE.
 Manager Bunnell of the Hyperion the atre, announces the coming to New Ha- ven of that great production, "The Isle of Champagne" in which Thomas o. Seabrooke has made so great a success. The attraction is booked for Friday and Saturday of this week, with Saturday matinee
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
WILD ANIMALS ARouNn.

A wild cat, weighing 2s pounds, was shot in the woods near Kettletown recent ly. Some of our hunters, also, report having seen silver grey fox, while hunt ing m the woods near here.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
SHELTON.
DEATH OF MRS PAIGE.

Mrs Paige, wife of County Commis- sioner Paige, died very suddenly on Thursday last. She had been about her household duties in the morning and went to lie down. Two hours afterward she was found dead. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon, being pri- vate, and the interment was in the Bir- mingham cemetery.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
DEATH OE GEORGE PRATT.

The sudden death of George Pratt of the Iron Works on Tuesday, the 7th, was a surprise to everyone. Although S4, he was in fair health and gave no indica- tions of his approaching end. The funer- al was held at his late home on Thurs day, Rev Mir Whitcome conducting the services. The interment was in the fam fly lot in New Britain.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
HoYDEN's HILL.

Mrs Carrie Perry and Miss Minnie Wakeman came home to be present at the funeral of their grandfather.
 Mrs T. Hamilton and daughter of Weston,are with Mrs Hamilton's mother, Mrs T. B. Wakeman.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
BETHEL. WOLF PITS,

Mrs Searles and daughter have gone to New York to spend the winter with her mother.
 Eli Hoyt is entertaining company.
 Fred Wildman has bought large piece of wood, just over the line in Red ding, and is going into the wood busi- ness.
 William Brown has gone to New York to see his wife, who had an operation performed two weeks ago, hoping that she would be able to return with him.
 5. B. Knowles is on the sick list.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
SPORT HILL.
MIR DUINKFRKE'S

MIR DUINKERKE's RETURN REQUESTED.
 The fourth quarterly conference was held in Lees chapel on Saturday even ing, February II, the presiding elder of the district, Rev c. s. Wing, occupy ing the chair. After the routine of busl- ness was finished, unanimous invitation was extended the pastor to return for the third year. On Sunday morning the el- der preached an able sermon which was heartily appreciated by the large congre- gation that assembled in the chapel to hear him. His subject was, "A clean heart and pure life"
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
MONROE.
IMPORTANT TO THE FARMER,

INFVKIANT TO THE FARMERS.
 The committee appointed by the stock holders of the Monroe creamery con- pany at the annual meeting, last month, have attended to the duties assigned them and are ready to confer with the milk producers. They respectfully ask them to consider the offers that responsible parties are making for either whole milk or cream. The committee have good opportunity to lease the plant, provided the farmers will furnish the necessary quantity of cream or milk.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
ZMfMfaS
AciD PH0SPHATE.

An agreeable preparation of the phosphates. for Indi-. gestion, Nervousness, Men, tai and Physical Exhaustion.
 Recommended and pre- scribed by Physicians of all schools.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17

The illustrated lecture given in Tem- perance hall by c. O. Smith, entitled America, or the land on which we live, ? on Tuesday evening, February 7, was enjoyed by those who attended,. The views exhibited were very fine and well worthy of larger audience. The re- ceipts were only $2.S0.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17

his new hotel, as soon as the weather will permit.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
DoNATIcN FOR REV MIR nrrINKr

DONATION FOR REV MIR DUINKERKE.
 The friends of Rev and Mrs Duinkerke will pay them donation visit at the parsonage, on Thursday evening, Febru- ary B. Should it prove stormy on that evening it will be held the first fair even- hlp
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17

Mrs VanDuyne and Mrs Arthnr French were in town, Sunday.
 Miss Lavina Judson is visiting at Charles McEwen's.
 Mrs Charles Lewis has visited Mrs Marshal Beach.
 Mrs Irene Wakeley is visiting Miss Minnie Edwards.
 Wilson Hurd has returned to New Ha- ven.
 The Sinclairs received, Thursday, a telegram from New York notifying them of the death of w. Drummond, d reIa- tive, who for some time was q member of the family here in Monroe. He was a victim of consumption and had been an Invalid for some years.
 The bundle of BEES did not reach Mon- roe till Monday. Everyone lays the blame on the postal clerk on the train Sometimes the Homesteads are lost |; sometimes the Farmers. Mistakes will happen, but when they occur so ire quently, we begin to think, with Mark Twain, Ut is getting monotonous.''
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17
A WHIST PARTY.

Miss Minnie Edwards gave an enjoy able whist party, Thursday evening the 9th, with about 16 guests. Partners were chosen by matching the carnation favors. Miss Phoebe Wales won the ladies' prize and Frank Wales the other. The consolation prizes fell to Miss Hattie Hurd and George Edward. A very nice cOllation was afterwards serv- ed
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17

Trial bottle mailed on receipt of 2s cents in stamps. Rumford Chemical Works, Providence, R. I.
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17

Coughing Leads To Consumption. Ke.np's Balsam stops the cough al
The Newtown bee., 1893-02-17

Watson Reynolds spent Sunday with
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-11-22
ELECTIONS IN CORSICA.
The Loss of Life or Two Apparently Not
of Much Account.

The Loss of a Life or Two Apparently Not
of Much Account.
The elections for the council general
were going on all over the island Of Cor
sica. The canton of Soccia comprises
several villages, among others GuagnO,
noted for its famous mineral springs
and also for the turbulence of its people.
The elections took place in each village
and on the morrow the presidents OF the
several bureaus were to meet at Soccia
for the formal declaration of the poll.
In consequence of certain disorders thai
had already occurred, the mayor Of Sec
cia issued an edict to the effect that non
Of the inhabitants of Guagno was to on
ter the village that day.
The inhabitants of Guagno chose t.
ignore this order, and GO Of them, a.
armed, and all angry that their candi
date had been defeated, marched upoI
Soccia, headed by their mayor Two
gendarmeS-not armed-had been PLACED
at the entrance of the village and warned
the advancing troops that they were tC
come no farther. The mayor of GuagnC
cried Fire" There was general vol
ley from his followers, and the two gen
darrnes fell dead. "They both bore ex
cellent characters. One Of them had beer
"a years in the service, had been proposed
for the military medal and leaves wife
and three children"
Such was the first account in the daily
paper Of Bastia. 1t occupied about sever
inches of one column. The next day the
editor had had time to reflect Tor he, too
may possibly have had significant
warning) for in an article three inches
long the account was somewhat quail
fed, and there was this important emen-
dation, eft seems we were not correct il
stating that it was the mayor of GuagnC
who gave the order to fire upon the gen
darmes."
The third day there were just two
lines, "In consequence Of the unfortu-
nate affair at Soccia it is probable thai
the mayor of Guagno will send in his
resignation" That was all. l took il
the newspaper regularly for week, for
was curious to see how the affair would
end, but there was nothing more-ap-
parently no inquiry, no prosecution Of
the ofenders.-Contemporary Review.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-11-22
The Ring Phnnsals.

This bird was imported from China by
o. N. Denny some eight years ago. Six
pair were let loose on Peterson butte,
about four miles from Sodaville, Or,
and the climatical conditions and coun-
try being favorable and being projected
by strict law for ak years they have
multiplied rapidly and now are one OF
our most common game birds. In fact,
they multiplied 80 rapidly that long be-
fore the six years protection had ceased
the farmers complained bitterly that the
birds were a serious damage to their
grain and gardens, and many birds
were killed, but in this think they were
mistaken, for in my examination Of many
stomachs at all seasons Of the year
found but very little grain rs t3.ir food,
but many wild seeds, bugs, grasshop-
pers, etc.
think that the farmers have realized
this also to some extent, as nearly al
have now posted trespass notices for their
protection.